The Global Search for Education: Successful Integration Strategies for Migrants
Dec17

The Global Search for Education: Successful Integration Strategies for Migrants

“Students in immigrant families have expectations for their careers that match, and in many cases surpass, those of more socio-economically advantaged students with native-born parents.”  —  Borgonovi and Piacentini The new OECD report, Immigrant Students at School: Easing the Journey towards Integration, based on data from the OECD’s PISA program, finds no link between the share of immigrant students and the...

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The Global Search for Education: More From Finland
Apr06

The Global Search for Education: More From Finland

 “Nurturing innovation is an important priority for us in our school system” — Tapio Kosunen  Nations around the world continue to re-think and reform education policies to better prepare children for life and work in a rapidly changing world which places a high value on innovation.  What vocational skills will future teachers require to do this?  What professional development is needed to prepare them for the 21st...

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