The Future of Literacy: Beyond Reading and Writing | Transform.Ed Briefing #136
From expanding literacy beyond traditional reading and writing to embracing digital, emotional, and global competencies — fostering the many literacies needed to thrive in the 21st century.
Quick Updates 🔔
🌍✨ International Conference On Transformative Education (ICTE-2025)
Join the International Conference on Transformative Education 2025 (ICTE 2025) from November 11-13, 2025. As education faces a triple crisis of equity and inclusion, quality, and relevance, this is your chance to engage with thought leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and educators in shaping the future of education. Register now and be part of this transformative discourse. Don’t forget to invite friends and colleagues who share your passion for education.
Big Ideas 💡
Futures of Education in a Digitally Globalized Era
In an era shaped by digital connectivity and global interdependence, Prof. Reiss reflects on how education must evolve to prepare learners for ethical, inclusive, and sustainable futures. This article explores how technology and globalization can transform teaching and learning to create more equitable, values-driven systems.
By Prof. Michael J. Reiss | .ed Magazine
How to reimagine education for the 21st century
By Natalie Evans, Kimberly Nesbitt, and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek | Brookings Institution
Poll of the Week 📊
Poll Results from Last Week
In response to the question, “Beyond traditional reading and writing, which form of literacy is the most critical for student success in the next five years?” — most educators favored Digital and AI literacy, while fewer leaned toward Financial and economic literacy. Hardly any responses highlighted other forms of literacy, suggesting a strong consensus that technological fluency and digital adaptability are key drivers of future-ready education
Would you like to discuss these results or share your thoughts in the community?
Policy Pulse 🏛
Media and Information Literacy: Policy and Strategy Guidelines
By UNESCO
This policy guide broadens the definition of literacy to include media and information competencies essential for 21st-century learning. It provides strategic directions for integrating media and information literacy (MIL) into national education systems, empowering learners to think critically, access reliable information, and participate meaningfully in digital societies.
Global Events for Your Calendar 🗓
Nov 11 - 13 | PAID ENTRY >> International Conference on Transformative Education 2025 ( ICTE 2025)
This is an Online Annual Event hosted by Global Citizenship Foundation.
Oct 28 | FREE ENTRY >> From Financial Literacy to Financial Freedom
This is an Online Event hosted by Eventbrite.
Oct 28 | FREE ENTRY >> Generative AI in Education: What Every Teacher Should Know
This is an Online Event hosted by edWeb.
Oct 30 | FREE ENTRY >> Instructional Leadership in Student-Focused Coaching: Creating Effective Systems to Cultivate Student Success
This is an Online Event hosted by edWeb.
Lights, Camera, Education 🎬
Film » The Social Dilemma (2020)
This documentary-drama hybrid delves into the human impact of social networking, revealing how digital platforms influence perception, attention, and social connection in the modern world.
Documentary » Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age (2016)
A compelling look at how digital exposure affects the lives and learning of young people, encouraging educators and parents to rethink how digital literacy and responsibility can be taught in a connected world.
Courses and Learning 🧑💻
Self-Paced Course >> What Future for Education?
This course invites educators to question current education systems and imagine new futures for learning. It aligns closely with the theme by challenging traditional literacy notions and emphasizing creative, social, and digital dimensions of education.
By University of London (via Coursera)
Books 📚
Thrive: The Purpose of Schools in a Changing World
This book reimagines the purpose of education in an era of rapid change, encouraging educators to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and creativity — empowering learners to thrive in an interconnected world.
By Valerie Hannon and Amelia Peterson
Community Connect 💭
What is one practice you use in your classroom or institution to encourage continuous learning beyond formal schooling?
Share your ideas on our community post.
New to the community? Join the Circles of Practice by the Global Citizenship Foundation! Get exclusive access to the latest updates, resources, and collaboration opportunities. Stay informed, connected, and equipped to shape the many futures of education.
Job Opportunities 📥
Academic and Research Positions (University Level)
🇦🇪 Associate Professor, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain. (Deadline: 01 Dec 2025)
🇭🇰 HKU Professoriate Recruitment (Education), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇶🇦 Assistant/ Associate Professor, HRM, University of Doha for Science & Technology, Doha. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇺🇸 Part-time Faculty, Education Specialist, National University, San Diego. (Deadline: 17 Nov 2025)
🇨🇳 Professorship – School of Education, City University of Macau, Macau. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇺🇸 Tenured: Associate Professor or Professor, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University, Texas. (Deadline: 01 Dec 2025)
Leadership and Administrative Roles (University Level)
🇨🇳 Teaching Lead, Wuxi Taihu University, Wuxi. (Deadline: 17 Nov 2025)
🇸🇬 Assistant Manager, Student Success, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Singapore. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇪🇬 Assistant Provost for Innovative Learning Experiences, The American University in Cairo, Cairo. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇦🇪 Dean, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
🇨🇳 Dean of International Enrollment Management, Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan. (Deadline: Open Until Filled)
School Leadership and Administrative Roles
🇩🇪 Head of Creative Arts, St. George’s The British International School, Cologne. (Deadline: 02 Nov 2025)
🇹🇭 Head of Junior School, Wellington College International School Bangkok, Bangkok. (Deadline: 09 Nov 2025)
🇬🇧 Head, Clayesmore School, Dorset. (Deadline: 31 Oct 2025)
🇨🇳 Head of Boarding, Harrow Lide School, Chongqing. (Deadline: 31 Dec 2025)
🇰🇿 Head of Humanities, Haileybury Astana School, Astana. (Deadline: 06 Nov 2025)
K-12 Teaching Opportunities
🇬🇧 Teacher of English Literature and Language, Edgar Wood Academy, Greater Manchester. (Deadline: 07 Nov 2025)
🇲🇾 Reception Teacher, Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur. (Deadline: 30 Dec 2025)
🇲🇲 Teacher of English Literature and Language, Network International School, Yangon. (Deadline: 02 Nov 2025)
🇮🇹 Primary Physical Education Teacher, ASQ International, Bergamo. (Deadline: 01 Nov 2025)
INGO & NGO (Global Organizations)
🇧🇩 International Consultant - Development of Child-Centered Climate Policy Briefs and CLAC review, UNICEF, Dhaka. (Deadline: 30 Oct 2025)
🇨🇦 Head of Education, UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Montreal. (Deadline: 04 Nov 2025)
🇹🇭 Individual Consultant - Education Specialist for Updating Gender-Responsive Pedagogy Training Package, UNESCO, Bangkok. (Deadline: 05 Nov 2025)
🌏 INTERNSHIP: Education Sector, UNESCO. (Deadline: 31 Dec 2025)
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The Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading specialist international organization based in South Asia (NCR Delhi, India) and the European Union (Tallinn, Estonia). Its principal mandate is to realize the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 and Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development). Since 2016, the GCF has impacted education in 70+ countries, striving to transform education for human and planetary flourishing.
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