Each program broadens access to global learning through language education, digital resources, and community partnerships. Supported by Indiana University’s National Resource Centers, these initiatives advance global understanding through innovative live and virtual programming for students and educators.
Whether you’re a K–12 teacher, university faculty member, or lifelong learner, you’ll find opportunities to engage, collaborate, and grow.
Connecting Classrooms and Cultures

Bridges: Children, Languages, World
Bringing global languages and cultures to life in K–6 classrooms through immersive, hands-on learning.
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Windows to the World
A digital platform connecting educators with world-focused classroom materials and multimedia resources.
Coming Soon
Teaching the World: Global Learning
Professional development and workshops supporting global competency in K–16 education.
Learn moreMy daughter is so motivated and eager to engage and learn. I can’t express my gratitude enough that she has the opportunity to learn outside of school and develop the habit of learning outside of the classroom!
Parent of a 2024 Bridges student, Bloomington, IN
Partner Programs
Access Global’s work is made possible through collaboration with Indiana University centers, community organizations, and educational partners dedicated to expanding global learning.
- Center for the Study of Global Change
- African Studies Program
- East Asian Studies Center
- Center for the Study of the Middle East
- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Institute for European Studies
- Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center
- Byrnes Institute of Russian and East European Studies

