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Enhancing the Global Classroom for Contemporary Globalism39. United States Education: Statistical Profile (2014). NationMaster. RetrievedMarch 1, 2014, from: http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/United-States/Education40. University of Southern California (USC) (2012). FAQs: Admission Standards.Retrieved from: http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/faq/admission_standards.html41. US State Department (2014). Foreign Service Officer Qualifications – 13 Dimensions.Retrieved February 21, 2014, from:https://careers.state.gov/uploads/4c/e8/4ce8ce99d45087fc22dbd582ebab88f7/3.0.0_FSO_13_dimensions.pdfSummaryGlobalization of the 21 st century has changed economic and other realities far beyondthe expectations of most individuals; the worldwide financial meltdown of 2008serves as a particularly pervasive example. Experts in business, education, finance,government, and other fields are still working to revise various systems and infrastructuresthat will operate in a robust manner within the new realities of today. This chapterfocuses on the educational aspect of that massive effort by briefly comparing twocountries with very different cultural, economic, and geopolitical situations: Turkeyand the USA. These two nations can serve as model examples for other countries withsimilar backgrounds from which a general analysis can be derived for future discussionon educational issues. The chapter commences with an introduction to the realities ofcontemporary globalism that underscore the very purpose for this chapter, and the bodythen outlines in some detail the current systems in the two countries. There is also discussionabout the need for culturally responsive teaching (CRT) in the “global classroom”that exists today. The conclusion synthesizes the earlier discussions and providessuggestions to create a paradigm shift in thinking required for most educationalstructures. The author forwards that many papers on education do not sufficiently coverthe practical application of and reasons for educational reforms today. Therefore, itis believed this effort shall assist in rectifying the situation.20