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Calling All Respectful Disruptors in Global Education—Submit A Proposal! 🔆

LISTEN | ACT | LEAD

COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com have formed a partnership to collaboratively amplify the experiences of the underrepresented and underserved around the globe, as well as discuss ways in which we all can respectfully and actively disrupt practices and policies that make room for inequality and discrimination in global education and beyond.

Join us for the 4th virtual 2024 Global Respectful Disruption Summits:

📅 Pre-Summit (Global Respectful Disruption JEDI Labs), Wednesday, April 23, 2025
📆 Main Summit (Global Respectful Disruption Summit) Friday, April 25, 2025
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🗓 Mini Summit (Global Respectful Disruption Mini Summit) Friday, December 12, 2025

We will be reviewing proposals for all three events, with opportunities for participation in both the April and December summits. These events are collaborative opportunities to unite individuals with shared passions for learning, discussion, and creating solutions. We'll engage in open, authentic conversations that drive action. Your insights are valued as we elevate diverse voices and spotlight communities that are making a powerful impact in our field.

Thank you to our co-chairs Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers) and Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her) wonderful planning committee for helping us reach this milestone! Shout-out to our newest members: Dr. David Wick, Andreanna F. Mond, Antonio Gutiérrez, CJ Tremblay, Ebony Majeed, CTA, Elsa Thomasma-Alingasa, Katherine Haan, Keyana Desiree, Nick Oo, Nyanatee Bailey, Ymani Hawkins, Raquel Dailey, Ed.D and Carla Cinco. Thank you also to our long-standing members Kayla Patterson, Ebony Ellis, Sharon Stone, Noelle (McMahon) Baldwin, Neal McKinney, Ph.D., Kevin Morrison, Katherine Mary "Kate" Meyer, Ed.D, Hannah Sorila, Darin Smith-Gaddis, Cathryn Fortuna, Daniel François Díaz, Anna Mei Gubbins, Amaris V. Vargas-Mohan, MA.Ed., and Anna Hayes. Learn more about the planning committee here: https://lnkd.in/e7nKj3UR

📍 Priority Proposal Deadline - Friday, October 14, 2024
📍 Final Proposal Deadline - Friday, November 18, 2024

To see proposal guidelines and submission instructions, visit https://lnkd.in/gUEsZXq2 for more information. Direct Link to RFP (https://lnkd.in/escix5MG)

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The GRDS Pre-Summit was amazing! Thank you to all the presenters! To the attendees: You all came out in numbers, stayed all day and engaged like I haven’t seen at any virtual event! Thank you❤️

📢Now let’s show out for The Global Respectful Disruption Summit which start tomorrow. This event is powered by Compear Global Education Network and GoAbroad.com, co-chaired by and !

🙏 Thank you to our amazing sponsors (Education in Ireland, IES Abroad, CEA CAPA Education Abroad, Alethea Global Cooperative, AIFS Abroad, Barcelona SAE, CET Academic Programs, Hilltop Global Group, Fund for Education Abroad and many more who make this professional development event affordable and accessible: Learn more about our all of sponsors here: https://lnkd.in/e3VDVmjd

🔔 Don't miss the Welcome at 9AM EST (I know it's early but it’s going to be worth it)! We'll discuss show to apply for the Compear Personal Development Grant🎁 and a 😆surprise announcement! You must present to win!

💡 Stay active in our community by donating your time, $, or wisdom to the Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI) https://lnkd.in/dYq_HjP4)! 🎉We are excited to share that we have our first recipients for the GRDI scholarship and will be sharing information about these outstanding students tomorrow. Thank you to all of our reviewers for this round of applications.

If you haven’t registered, you still can, through tomorrow. We’d love for you to be there! Follow this link to get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/g-sQFwZJ

See you Friday!

The Pre-Summit JEDI Labs being tomorrow for the 2024 Global Respectful Disruption Summit (GRDS) powered by Compear Global Education Network LLC and GoAbroad.com! 🚀 Remember your registration covers BOTH days (4/17 & 4/19)!

What are the GRDS Pre-Summit JEDI Labs?
The Global Respectful Disruption JEDI virtual Labs are interactive, 90-minute workshops that link directly to the principles of international education. Centered around Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), these labs offer educators and students a platform to engage in meaningful dialogues and collaborative problem-solving. Participants will develop actionable strategies that promote global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding, aiming to reshape educational practices worldwide. Join us to make respectful disruption a standard in shaping a more inclusive and equitable global society.

For those attending, we sent out a couple of email reminders for ways to best prepare.
1️⃣ Review into the pre-summit section of the 2024 Learning Guide 📚(Co-Authored by: Ebony Ellis, Sumie Song, Ph.D., Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers) " | Edited by: Sharon Stone, Berginald Rash, and Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her)
https://lnkd.in/d_ADfQuw
2️⃣ Review of the Summit-Wide Community Pact for Respectful Engagement❤️
4️⃣ Instructions for Closed Captioning during the summit via Zoom 🔍

🔔 Don't miss the first JEDI lab starting at 9AM EST! We'll discuss how you can win some cool sustainable respectful disruptor SWAG (only available for pre-summit attendees)🎁
💡 Get a headstart and an edge on Friday for participating in for the Global Respectful Disruption Initiative. Learn more https://lnkd.in/dYq_HjP4)! 🌍

We are excited to see you tomorrow! 🎉

If you haven’t registered, yes, you still can and we'd love for you to be there! Follow this link to get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/g-sQFwZJ

🌟 GOOD NEWS!🌟 Community!

This year's 2024 GRDS summit just leveled up. 🚀 Not only will we be giving out some exclusive 'respectful disruptor' swag at our Pre-Summit J.E.D.I Labs on April 17th, but - we're also dropping not one, but TWO $1,000 Compear Personal Development grants on April 19th, all thanks to our amazing sponsors (CEA CAPA Education Abroad and the Aletha Global Cooperative. 💰👏 These grants are exclusively for registered GRDS attendees. You must attend the Welcome session on April 19th for instructions on how to enter and win!

And that's just the beginning! We have a great agenda packed with thought-provoking discussions and action-focused planning sessions. Trust me, you don't want to miss this.

🎟 Haven't secured your spot yet? There's still time! Registration includes both days. Go to www.globalrdsummit.com and secure your spot.

Registration closes on Friday, April 19th. Let's make some positive waves for equitable change together! 🌊

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🚨 DON'T MISS OUT 🚨 Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply for our grant is fast approaching! ⏳ Make sure to submit your application by next Friday, April 5th.

Thanks to our amazing sponsors, we have 31 grants remaining for those who want to join us at the summit. Whether you're a community member, staff, faculty, or student, these grants are here to help make your attendance possible. 🌟

📝 Take 5 minutes to submit your application here: [https://lnkd.in/guTRUXpb]

We'd also like to thank our planning committee for helping make this event possible: Anna Mei Gubbins, Kevin Morrison, Anna Hayes, Cathryn Fortuna, Berginald Rash, Neal McKinney, Ph.D., Amaris V. Vargas-Mohan, MA.Ed., Sumie Song, Ph.D., Daniel François Díaz, Rebecca DeRose, M.Ed., Sharon Stone, Arthur Breese, Noelle (McMahon) Baldwin, Katherine Mary "Kate" Meyer, Ed.D, Femi Higgins, Ebony Ellis, Kyana Waters, Hannah Sorila,
Kayla Patterson, Darin Smith-Gaddis, Stephanie Tilley, M.Ed, and Kyle Keith.

🌟 To all the Respectful Disruptors who bring about change through their actions, whether they do it quietly or loudly, I wanted to express my respect and gratitude. 🙏

🤝This journey of disruption dismantles only to rebuild🛠️ with a stronger, more inclusive foundation. It’s a movement that proves action can be as refined and powerful as any spoken word, embodying the principle that change is about doing, not just declaring.

🍃To those who influence quietly, your actions matter.
🔊To those who advocate loudly, your actions matter.
✨Both are essential, creating space where change is fostered by every act, no matter how small.

➡Join us next Friday at the The Forum on Education Abroad Conference at the closing plenary where we will start this journey together w/ changemakers Kyle Rausch, EdD, Emily Merson, Martha Johnson, PhD, and Kelly M. Holland.

ARE YOU IN?

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✨ Excited to announce the Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI) Scholarship for Summer 2024, thanks to our 2023 donors like you! This scholarship is brought to you by Compear.org, GoAbroad.com, Kultural Kurators: https://lnkd.in/gJXEe-Q8 in partnership with Fund for Education Abroad: https://lnkd.in/eNQDdtfm
(Collective Impact in Action).

We are offering $1,500-$3,000 for your intercultural learning, we challenge you to use this opportunity to advance social justice and community involvement.

📢 Eligibility: Open to anyone with a U.S. address, accepted into an abroad or domestic intercultural program. Students are strongly encouraged to apply but there no GPA or U.S. university enrollment requirement.

🔔 Deadline: March 31 for Summer 2024. Apply or learn more: https://lnkd.in/eE33UwTi. Join us in driving global understanding and equity. Your involvement supports mentorship and educational journeys toward a more equitable world.

APPLY, DONATE, SHARE today and be part of the change!

🌍🚀 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 Registration is now OPEN for early bird the 3rd Annual Global Respectful Disruption Summit! 🎉 Don't miss out on this virtual event co-hosted by COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com. Join us as we amplify the voices of the underrepresented identities, stand in solidarity with allies or make space for ideas and practice worldwide that spark actionable positive change through respectful disruption.

📅 Mark your calendars:
Pre-Summit with JEDI Labs: April 17th
Main Summit Sessions: April 19th

This summit is not your average summit. It's a gathering of passionate individuals ready to engage in real talk, uncensored discussions, and take action towards global justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and beyond!

Here's why you can't miss it:

🎟️ Early Bird Discount until March 8th! Register now: [https://tinyurl.com/GRDS24Register]
👥 Group Registration Discount available! Bring your team and save.
💰 Apply for one of our 50 grants covering registration fees! [https://globalrdsummit.com/apply-for-grant/]

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for making these grants possible:
Activators: Education in Ireland, IES Abroad, CEA CAPA Education Abroad,
Affirmists: Barcelona SAE, CET Academic Programs, Fund for Education Abroad,
Advocates: Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA), The Abraham Agency, True North Intercultural, The GREEN Program, Study Abroad 4711, Chris Hooten Consulting, Express Ease, Study Elsewhere, IEC-Tunisia, Aventurine Global LLC, Walk With TFB, LLC, Your Best Life Abroad and The Center for Intercultural Leadership (Molise Italian Studies)!

Ready to disrupt the status quo with us? Head to [https://globalrdsummit.com/] for all the details and secure your spot today!

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Calling All Respectful Disruptors in Global Education—Submit A Proposal!

LISTEN | ACT | LEAD

COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com have formed a partnership to collaboratively amplify the experiences of the underrepresented and underserved around the globe, as well as discuss ways in which we all can respectfully and actively disrupt practices and policies that make room for inequality and discrimination in international education.

Join us for the 3rd virtual 2024 Global Respectful Disruption Summit:

Pre-Summit, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 9AM - 2:30PM ET
Main Summit, Friday, April 19, 2024, 9AM-5PM ET

This event is a joint effort to bring together like-minded individuals for learning, discussion, and solutions. This will be real talk, uncensored and action-oriented. We invite your contributions as we highlight and amplify underrepresented voices and underserved communities in our field.

We welcome proposals focused on global or multicultural justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially as they pertain to areas or populations that may currently be systematically overlooked or missing from discussion in international education experiences, research, and careers. Examples of topic areas could include but are not limited to ​​Ethnocentrism, Racism, Sexism, Classism, Ableism, Ageism, Heterosexism, and other educational inequities. Topics should also include tangible takeaways, actions, and next steps that can be implemented in anyone’s personal or professional life.

Priority Proposal Deadline - Friday, October 13, 2023
Final Proposal Deadline - Friday, November 17, 2023

To see proposal guidelines and submission instructions, visit https://lnkd.in/gUEsZXq2 for more information. Direct Link to RFP (https://lnkd.in/gKPvKJ-V)

Calling All Respectful Disruptors in Global Education and Beyond to SAVE THE DATE!

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: In a strategic partnership, COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com unite for another year to give prominence to the experiences of the underrepresented and underserved globally in our field.

Our primary objective? To unite like-minded individuals for learning, discussion, and co-construction. This will be real talk, uncensored and action-oriented.

Facilitated by Co-Chairs Christina "Chris" Thompson (she/her/hers) and Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her), we are honored to extend an invitation to the esteemed global community for the 3rd Annual Global Respectful Disruption Summit, which is moving to two days!

📌 Pre-Summit: April 17, 2024
📌 MAIN Summit: April 19, 2024

Stay informed and review past Global Respectful Disruption Summits here: (https://lnkd.in/gPeuug_T). Look out for the call for proposals in the coming weeks!

Acknowledgements: Our planning committee, including Anna Mei Gubbins, Kevin Morrison, Anna Hayes, Cathryn Fortuna, Berginald Rash, Neal McKinney, M.Ed, Amaris Vázquez Vargas, MA.Ed., Sumie Song, Ph.D., Daniel François Díaz, Hannah Sorila (she/they), Rebecca ‘Becca’ DeRose, M.Ed., Arthur Breese, Noelle (McMahon) Baldwin, Katherine Mary "Kate" Meyer, Femi Higgins, Kayla Patterson and Kyle Keith has been instrumental in shaping this endeavor.

Together, we can drive a positive paradigm shift in global education.

GOOD NEWS! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2023 Global Respectful Disruption Summit!

Need assistance with covering registration costs? No problem. Apply for a grant that covers the cost of registration—details here: https://lnkd.in/gZnaK7kZ

Thank you to our wonderful planning committee for your thought leadership in reaching this goal!
Darin Smith-Gaddis, Kyle Keith, Sumie Song, Ph.D., Arielle Gousse, Cathryn Fortuna, Ebony Ellis, Anna Mei Gubbins, Lyndsi Jones, Daniel François Díaz, Berginald Rash, Femi Higgins, Kevin Morrison, Anna Hayes, Johileny Meran and Kayla Patterson.

A BIG thank you to Ebony Ellis & Sumie Song, Ph.D. took the lead on developing our new learning guide. Thank you to our editors Berginald Rash, Sharon Stone, Kayla Patterson and Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her). We believe this guide is a game changer in the way we reflect and move to action at conferences. This publication is free and open to all (just give credit to the authors and editors)! Check it out on our website: https://lnkd.in/gjxm9yxk

THANK YOU to our sponsors that have generously contributed to ensure that we have grants for those needing support to attend:
Activators: Education in Ireland, IES Abroad

Affirmists: Hilltop Global Group, Barcelona SAE, CET Academic Programs, Academic Solutions, CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Advocates: True North Intercultural, Tangible Culture, The GREEN Program, Keshia Abraham, PhD, Teens of Color Abroad (TOCA), Fund for Education Abroad, Study Abroad 4711, Aventurine Intercultural Learning, Molise Italian Studies, and Hei Butterfly The Initiative.

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The final proposal deadline for the 2023 Virtual Global Respectful Disruption Summit is Friday, November 18, 2022

We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2023 Virtual Global Respectful Disruption Summit!

Compear Global Education Network and GoAbroad.com have formed a partnership to collaboratively amplify the experiences of the underrepresented and underserved around the globe, as well as discuss ways in which we all can respectfully and actively disrupt practices and policies that make room for inequality and discrimination in international education and beyond.

Join us for the 2nd virtual 2023 Global Respectful Disruption Summit Friday, April 21, 2023. This event is a joint effort to bring together like-minded individuals for learning, discussion, and solutions. The theme for 2023 is LISTEN | ACT | LEAD. This will be real talk, uncensored and action-oriented. We invite your contributions as we highlight and amplify underrepresented voices and underserved communities in our field.

We welcome proposals focused on global or multicultural justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially as they pertain to areas or populations that may currently be systematically overlooked or missing from discussion in international education experiences, research, and careers. Examples of topic areas could include but are not limited to ​​Ethnocentrism, Racism, Sexism, Classism, Ableism, Ageism, Heterosexism, and other educational inequities. Topics should also include tangible takeaways, actions, and next steps that can be implemented in anyone’s personal or professional life.

Final Proposal Deadline: Friday, November 18, 2022

Visit our website: Visit https://lnkd.in/gUEsZXq2 to see proposal guidelines and submission instructions.

Thanks to everyone who supported this event this year, and a special thank you to our 2023 co-chair Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her), and our 2023 planning committee for helping us to reach this milestone: Sharon Stone, Darin Smith-Gaddis, Anna Hayes, Kevin Morrison, Kyle Keith, Anna Mei Gubbins, Sumie Song, Ph.D., Femi Higgins, Berginald Rash, Cathryn Fortuna, Arielle Gousse, Ebony Ellis, Lyndsi Jones, Daniel François Díaz, Kayla Patterson, and Johileny Meran.


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Compear Global Education Network and goabroad.com is happy to announce that after a successful Global Respectful Disruption Summit this April, we are planning to come together again next year! Join me and my co-chair, the incomparable Kory Saunders, MBA (She/Her), for the 2023 Global Respectful Disruption Summit!

Thank you to our visionary planning committee: Darin Smith-Gaddis, Kyle Keith, Sumie Song, Ph.D., Arielle Gousse, Cathryn Fortuna, Ebony Ellis, Kayla Patterson, Anna Mei Gubbins, Lyndsi Jones, Daniel François Díaz, Berginald Rash, Femi Higgins, Kevin Morrison, Anna Hayes, and Johileny Meran.

Save the date: Friday, April 21, 2023! More details are below, and more are on the way!

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