The Klett Award for Sustainable Development Education in the World Language Classroom recognizes both language educators (K-20) and programs who have effectively incorporated elements of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their classroom curriculum and projects, and in doing so promote global awareness and social responsibility among their students and peers, the world leaders of the future.
Aligned with Klett World Languages’ mission to improve mutual understanding and promote peace and prosperity through competence in world languages and an appreciation of diverse cultures, this award seeks to inspire:
- language education programs that are diverse, inclusive, and encourage meaningful communication to foster global citizenship in and out of the classroom; and
- initiatives that recognize that sustainability requires meeting the needs of our current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to also meet theirs.
Up to three awards (with honoraria) granted annually, one each to a:
- K-12 Educator
- College/University Educator
- Department, School/Institution, or Program
Specific Criteria Considered in the Evaluation of Nominees
- Incorporates one or more of the UN’s 17 SDGs
- Fosters global citizenship via integration of diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas
- Inspires creativity and collaboration among students/peers
- Promotes empathy and inclusion to affirm collective social responsibility