Porter Ridge Middle School in North Carolina is on a journey towards becoming a more globalized school. They have begun this process by forming a globalization team to develop a plan. Their plan includes working with the district strategic plan, creating staff development on cultural awareness, and partnering with community organizations. They have also begun utilizing more technology in the classroom and highlighting global activities on their school website to expose students to other cultures. The school's goal is to cultivate globally competitive students and help prepare them for a more globally connected future.