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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The Global Search for Education: Searching for Star Teachers
Jan30

The Global Search for Education: Searching for Star Teachers

 “If you believe it’s life or death for the kids, it changes everything you do.” — Martin Haberman  On January 1, 2012, educators nationwide lost an educational icon. Dr. Martin Haberman, long time researcher, educator, writer, and mentor to teachers, passed away in Milwaukee.   Dr. Haberman never wavered from his goal.  It was to teach school leaders how to implement his research-based models for...

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The Global Search for Education: Teacher Be Good
Jun28

The Global Search for Education: Teacher Be Good

 Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake in Bad Teacher  courtesy of Sony Pictures. Bad Teacher is a new comedy starring Cameron Diaz as a totally inappropriate teacher, Elizabeth Halsey. As the movie begins, Elizabeth is not excited about the first day of school. Nor is she interested in putting her students first. Truthfully, Elizabeth’s primary focus is finding a guy who’s going to take care of her. To find out whether...

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