The Global Search for Education: Coming Together
Jan18

The Global Search for Education: Coming Together

“While some celebrated the accomplishments of the first African-American president, others devolved into deep-seated anger about how his presidency altered the course of the US, globally and at home. Globalization has undoubtedly contributed to these differences, since the gaps – in education, wealth and access to cultural difference – nurture profoundly different outlooks.” —  Bill Gaudelli In President...

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Around the World in 30 Days – March 2015
Mar30

Around the World in 30 Days – March 2015

C. M. Rubin’s global education report In March, I continued my conversations with thought leaders around the world. The ABC of Gender Equality in Education: Aptitude, Behaviour, Confidence report from PISA was yet another wake up call to the status of gender in education today. I also learned of new global initiatives to make education more accessible and more ecologically sustainable. Additionally, I continued my conversation...

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The Global Search for Education: Being Global – A Global Competence Certificate
Mar12

The Global Search for Education: Being Global – A Global Competence Certificate

“Education is affected by the same trends we see in business, government and our day-to-day lives: rapid technological advances, increasing interconnectivity, higher levels of diversity, and greater levels of uncertainty in how to handle complex problems. As these trends increase, there is more pressure for the education sector to respond at all levels – this includes a recognition that we must engage with the world in...

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