ENCINITAS — The Grauer School hosted 20 Japanese students and three faculty members from Kansai-Soka High School for its fourth consecutive year.
Families of students in the independent Encinitas-based school’s Japanese World Language program hosted the visiting students, who arrived on Jan. 25, for homestays.
Grauer juniors joined the Japanese students for group discussions regarding what it means to be global citizens and why it matters. The visiting students took a tour of the school’s campus following the workshop.
“Here at The Grauer School, our faculty is committed to forging face-to-face connections,” said Dana Abplanalp-Diggs, head of the school. “Our small school atmosphere promotes meaningful interaction and conservation, enabling students to relate authentically with their peers, teachers and their world.”
Later, both Grauer and Kansai-Soka students traveled to the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies to discuss the impact that artificial intelligence may have on peace around the world.
Grauer students are currently planning an expedition to Japan in September where they will stay with Kansai-Soka students and their families.
“The Grauer School may be small by design, but it is remarkable to see how many opportunities our students have to develop global connections,” Abplanalp-Diggs added. “The world needs changemakers, and I am grateful our students have opportunities to engage in discussions, forge relationships, and find similarities with teenagers worldwide.”
Families can attend the upcoming Discover High School tour on March 6 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. to learn more about The Grauer School. To RSVP, visit www.grauerschool.com.
