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Educational Training Series: Do Something!

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Our Educational Training Series for Civic Engagement

In a world that is increasingly characterized by polarization, misinformation and discrimination, civic engagement is becoming more and more important. We have developed a special educational series to prepare German teachers for these challenges and actively involve students.
This program is designed to help teachers integrate social and political issues into their lessons and motivate students to become actively involved in their community and civic life.

Our dynamic educational series, offered both online and in-person, provides teachers with practical strategies for lesson planning and facilitating inclusive, empathetic discussions in the classroom. Renowned experts from various fields will share their knowledge and provide practical guidance. We will also provide comprehensive teaching resources to help teachers and students integrate important social and political conversations into their everyday lives.

Join us to promote a more engaged and informed society. The educational series is under development and future training opportunities on various social and political engagement topics will be announced soon.

Visit our website regularly for the latest information.

Solidarity Essay Competition

Calling all high school and college students in the United States! The Goethe-Institut USA invites you to participate in our essay contest “Solidarity and Engagement in a Transatlantic Perspective.” Take a critical look at the role of solidarity in a globalized world and show its importance in the relationship between Germany, Europe and the United States.

The submission deadline is October 14, 2025. Click here for more information.

Overview of upcoming events

09/14/2025 | 6 - 7:30 pm ET
Solidarity 101 for Youth: Exploring Collective Action Across Transatlantic Borders | Workshop for Students

Speaker: Dr. William Layher, high school German teacher in the Ladue school district in St. Louis, MO
Format: Virtual
Language: English
Target audience: High school and college students

Immanuel Kant Essay Competition

Calling all high school and college students in the USA! On the occasion of the 300th birthday of Immanuel Kant, the Goethe-Institut invites you to participate in our essay contest “Sapere Aude - Dare to Use Your Own Mind”.

The competition is now closed. The winners have been announced. Click here for further information.  

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Contact:

teacherservice-usa@goethe.de