How it Works

Classroom Connection is available at no cost to schools.

Classroom Connection is a flexible program. Teachers can tie Classroom Connection lessons in with specific units of inquiry or use it as an addition to their regular curriculum.

• One to three in-person visits by an international volunteer for up to 60 minutes each
• Grades K-12
• Virtual planning meeting with Global Minnesota K-12 Education staff member and volunteer via Zoom
• In-person lessons available to schools in the Twin Cities, the metro area, and Mankato
• Classroom Connection World Cultures Day, a one day visit to a school in Greater Minnesota, available to schools within a ~ 2 hour driving range (for more information send an email to [email protected])

Getting Started

Bring Classroom Connection to your students by taking the next step.

Step 1: Contact Sylvia Oxenham, K-12 Education Manager to schedule an initial information meeting that will cover specifics about the program and teachers’ interests in topics or countries and regions, and scheduling preferences for class visits.

Step 2: Global Minnesota identifies a volunteer, making every effort to find one from a preferred country or region of interest and whose schedule is compatible with the teacher(s).

Step 3: Planning meeting – Global Minnesota facilitates an online planning meeting so teachers can meet their volunteer, set dates, and discuss lesson plans.

Step 4: Class visits begin!

It’s that simple! Global Minnesota is here to support teachers and volunteers, and help make the most out of every class visit. Want more information? Connect with us.