Linking All Types of Teachers to International Cross-Cultural Education
Introduction
Vision and Mission
About LATTICE, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995
LATTICE is a diverse community representing over 80 countries, bringing together K-12 educators, MSU students and faculty, international scholars, and community members. United by a shared commitment to cross-cultural education. competence, connection, and preparing youth to work in a global workplace, we:
● Envision global understanding through inclusive learning.
● Empower educators to shape globally ready students.
● Uphold values of diversity, respect, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Mission
LATTICE is a learning community and international network that cultivates and supports global perspectives and identities in K-12 classrooms through personal and professional development opportunities.
Vision
LATTICE will promote a safe and dynamic learning community to share ideas, develop personal relationships and explore controversial topics that permit members to gain global understanding and appreciation of similarities and differences within nationalities, cultures, religions, ethnicities, gender, ages, and professional pursuits.
LATTICE provides:
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An international understanding and global perspective in education
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Meaningful content, inspirational moments, and time for building personal relationships
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Constructivism and participation
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Use of scholarly expertise as well as knowledge and wisdom based on personal experiences and observations
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Personal and professional experiences that contribute to the LATTICE Mission by bringing in this new knowledge to school communities