Benefits of Model UN
Gain knowledge of U.N. issues and how the United Nations operates

Develops awareness of global issues and current events

Investigate a nation’s perspective and policies

Expands understanding of geography

Acquire negotiation skills

Improves critical thinking skills

Sharpen leadership and public speaking skills

Increases appreciation and tolerance of other cultures

Sparks independent motivation

Initiates constructive interchange on world issues

Encouraging the importance of teamwork to reach a common goal
  School Programs
“Now more than ever, our youth need exposure to international concepts and global issues to be prepared to compete in the global marketplace and make thoughtful decisions as informed citizens in an increasingly interdependent world”

Over its long history the Council has built and maintained a portfolio of world-related programs for students and educators that excite them, enhance their global knowledge and provide multiple perspectives on globalization and social responsibility.

Through programs and offerings, CCWA strives to:
  • Promote recognition, acceptance, and incorporation of multicultural content and competencies in schools and communities.
  • Increase awareness of multicultural history, the contributions of ethnic groups to American society, and the value of cultural differences.
  • Increase understanding and acceptance of interpersonal differences
  • Encourage linkages between the educational community, business community and general public by providing multicultural resources.
Education News
Turkey Study Tour for Teachers
Four area high school teachers will travel to Turkey this summer as guests of the Turkish Cultural Foundation.

Congratulations to:
Cathy Jeremiah - Parma City School District
Kerry Parker - Keystone Local School District
Cindy Richards - Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools
Rita Stroempl - Cleveland Metropolitan School District

The teachers learned about Turkey at the Cleveland Council's Turkish Culture Professional Development Workshop in April. They will tour Turkey from June 28 - July 9th and this Fall will collaborate with CCWA to present programs about what they have learned about Turkey, its people, and their cultures.


Panel Discussion about Korea at Midpark High
On May 14, Ambassador Jack Pritchard of the Korea Economic Institute and representatives from the State Department and the Korean Embassy participated in a panel discussion with students from Berea's Midpark High School about Korea and its economic issues.


Superintendents, Teachers, Students Meet with Educators from Saudi Arabia
Fifteen local superintendents from Northeast Ohio school districts will meet with 11 ministers of education from Saudi Arabia on the morning of May 20th at the Education Service Center of Cuyahoga County. The visitors are interested in learning about U.S. public school education. The educators will participate in small group sessions to discuss public education, funding, curriculum, and parental and community involvement in schools. Afterward, the Saudi educators will meet with local teachers and students to discuss school life, extracurricular activities, and other topics of interest to youth.


Kids, Poetry, and Soccer
CCWA's Education and International Visitor Departments are collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Cleveland SCORES and Wal-Mart on a workshop for kids that focuses on poetry-writing and soccer. Ten kids participate in weekly programs at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center to improve literacy skills, team-building, and exercise. They have written a poem about soccer that they will perform at the opening ceremonies for the July 3 - 6 Continental Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament.

On May 20, CCWA will participate in a workshop to inform the kids about the countries participating in the games, do fun cultural activities and translate the poems into Spanish, Hindi and Russian.


** Cooperative Agreement **
Photographs and video are taken during programs and events for promotional, marketing, and historical purposes. Participants and attendees agree to release rights to photos taken at the Council's educational programs.