Global Studies & Humanities
Why choose a Global Studies and Humanities school?
At Ella Baker Global Studies and Humanities School, our teachers design rigorous and engaging curriculum for future leaders that incorporate quarterly themes and global competencies. We engage with community partners and outside organizations to bring learning to life for our students.
Contact
Mindy Lomen
Magnet Specialist
melinda.lomen@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-2720
Our students create a portfolio of work throughout the year that demonstrates their growth in our themes and competencies. We share our work with the community at our quarterly Portfolio Showcase events.
Our students are growing up in an ever-changing world. According to the World Economic Forum, 65% of the students entering school now will ultimately work in a job or profession that currently does not exist. Additionally, they will be working with technology that hasn’t been invented yet. Today’s students need to be prepared to engage effectively with others to tackle the complex challenges that face our world.
Quarterly Themes
Student Quarterly Showcases
At the end of each quarter, middle school students present a culminating project that connects to each quarter’s global competency theme. Students choose a core content area, ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies, to base their work in. Rubrics help guide project development.
During their presentations, students explain their topics to their audiences and answer questions that probe their understanding of the global competencies included in their project.