This course connects Cornell and USFQ students to study Sustainability Education Policy in the U.S. and Ecuador. Focusing on UN SDG 4, the course includes collaborative research, international exchange, and direct engagement with local educators and policymakers to address global education challenges and promote sustainable development. Students are expected to comply with all university, school, and program policies related to both local and international travel.

Outcome 1
Critically analyze and evaluate education policies in the US and Ecuador, with a specific focus on how these policies align with and support the goals of UN SDG4 (Quality Education).

Outcome 2
Assess and compare strategies aimed at promoting equity and inclusion within the educational systems of the US and Ecuador, identifying best practices and areas for improvement.

Outcome 3
Engage in effective fieldwork with education policy organizations and schools in Quito, Ecuador, including the ability to collaborate with local stakeholders, understand cultural contexts, and apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges.

Outcome 4
Interpret personal intercultural experience from the perspectives of more than one worldview and demonstrate the ability to act in a supportive and sensitive manner that recognizes the feelings of other cultural groups or communities.