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 – South Africa
Dec08

The Global Search For Education: Education Is My Right – South Africa

  “The policy-driven reforms have focused largely on outputs, i.e. achievements on test scores, without the same attention given to the sufficiency of inputs (adequate resources, especially in poor schools) and the quality of throughputs (the educational process itself).” – Jonathan Jansen  “I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts…” – Nelson Mandela Those were the words Nelson Mandela...

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The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? – Argentina
Oct09

The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? – Argentina

 “The distribution of netbooks has at least two major aims. A social aim that is to reduce the digital divide and ensure access to technology for all young people. An educational aim that is to improve the quality of education and increase learning outcomes.” — Silvina Gvirtz  Conectar Igualdad is a 1:1 educational program seeking to enhance Argentinian public schools through the distribution of netbooks to all...

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