The Global Search for Education: In Search of Special Education
Aug28

The Global Search for Education: In Search of Special Education

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buy gabapentin online usa  “Without an arts base, many of our students would not be able to access learning.” — Robert Newall, Principal, Port Phillip Specialist School  There are over 400 special schools in Australia, educating around 20 percent of the 150,000 students with special educational needs or a disability who are enrolled in schools nationally. The other 80 percent are enrolled in mainstream schools. A new book published by...

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The Global Search for Education: Education in Film
Aug22

The Global Search for Education: Education in Film

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 “Moving image education is essential in preparing students for career and college readiness.” — Beth Janson, Tribeca Film Institute Part 1 of the Education in Film series Last year, the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, New York saw 50,000 students and 5,000 teachers from 13 different states and 12 different countries walk through its doors — an increase of nearly three times in school group attendance...

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The Global Search for Education: International Thinking
Aug15

The Global Search for Education: International Thinking

 “It is impossible to overestimate how important educational institutions are to society. We need to invest in them.” — Lord Ken Macdonald  The technology revolution continues to play a significant role in making it easier for students to think internationally in terms of their higher education options. The Internet has made it simpler for students to research and apply to universities. Interviews can be done by...

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How Will We Read? The Power of an Author
Aug13

How Will We Read? The Power of an Author

 “We are thrilled that Penguin made the decision to embrace us because we believe we are now a significant part of the publishing industry.” — Kevin Weiss  Once upon a time, the power of an author was not solely dependent on the strength of her words to inspire the human spirit.   A conflict which made her talent powerless was the likelihood of discoverability.  Then along came a knight in shining armor called...

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The Global Search for Education: More From Singapore
Aug07

The Global Search for Education: More From Singapore

 “I think our key strategy to engage students in learning is to have good teachers, those who understand their students, tailor teaching strategies according to their students’ profile, and make lessons interesting.” — Dr. Pak Tee Ng   Singapore is recognized globally as a high-performing education system. Singapore students fared very well in the 2009 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)....

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