The Global Search For Education: Policy, Politics, People and the Impact of Globalization
Feb17

The Global Search For Education: Policy, Politics, People and the Impact of Globalization

“Globalization, the increasing diversity of our populations, the consolidation of the knowledge-based society, and the increase in inequalities, among other factors, are influencing education directly and indirectly.” — Beatriz Pont How has globalization affected the approach of education systems to policy? What are international governments doing about the reforms needed? What are the main priorities and how can...

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The Global Search for Education: Focus on China
Mar26

The Global Search for Education: Focus on China

“The Chinese government has done a lot of policy making; it is the enforcement that is the problem.” – Yong Zhao Like many countries, China faces tough challenges implementing its education reform strategies. Yong Zhao speaks around the world on educational issues, particularly on matters related to globalization and education, creativity, global competitiveness, education reform, and education technology.  He has...

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The Global Search for Education: Education Is My Right — Brazil
Dec15

The Global Search for Education: Education Is My Right — Brazil

“The focus of the reform was on improving teacher quality and quantity, providing a relevant curriculum, and encouraging poor families to enroll their children in school and complete compulsory education.” – Maria Helena Guimarães de Castro  Nations around the world face the challenge of achieving equity in education in diverse societies.  In Part 1 and Part 2 of “Education Is My Right,” we gained...

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The Global Search for Education: Education Is My Right – United Kingdom
Dec02

The Global Search for Education: Education Is My Right – United Kingdom

 “Education systems have untapped potential to improve themselves.” – Mel Ainscow  Equity-focused educational change is probably the most discussed, debated and urgent problem we face in U.S. education today, particularly as poverty continues to grow. The term “closing the achievement gap” refers to decreasing the disparities in academic results between Black and White, Latino and White, and recent...

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