The Global Search for Education: Log On
Aug22

The Global Search for Education: Log On

 “Edmodo has been invaluable in promoting digital citizenship for my students, and an awareness of appropriate, but exciting online participation.” — Viviene Tuckerman – Australia  Educators, students and parents around the world continue to log on and learn in these digital times.  But how does the largest K – 12 social learning platform transform into a global conduit for meaningful learning and...

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The Global Search for Education: Student Loan Solution Will Come
Jul05

The Global Search for Education: Student Loan Solution Will Come

Most countries, including the United States, want to ensure their students are equipped with the 21st century education needed to compete in today’s world.  Can U.S. higher education systems remain competitive in terms of equity and positive outcomes among their global competitors?   According to OECD Education Indicators in Focus, “Higher Education financing systems that charge a moderate level of tuition fees...

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The Global Search For Education: The Education Debate 2012 – Richard Wilson Riley
Oct09

The Global Search For Education: The Education Debate 2012 – Richard Wilson Riley

 “The low-income schools that are struggling seem to get the teachers that are not the best.  The states have to change that situation and put the priority on placing the top teachers in low-income schools.”  — Dick Riley  The last presidential debate offered little in the way of focus on education and related policy.  Today in The Global Search for Education series, I continue my conversations with education...

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The Global Search for Education: From South Korea
Apr12

The Global Search for Education: From South Korea

 “Dwight Seoul is about creating real leaders and not just test takers.” — Kevin Skeoch  The first IB “through school” (primary years, middle years and diploma program) will open its doors to students in one of the world’s leading education systems in August 2012 — Seoul, South Korea.  The school is located in Seoul’s new Digital Media City, considered Korea’s Silicon Valley....

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How Will We Read: Textbooks?
Jan11

How Will We Read: Textbooks?

 “Technology has great potential for improving individual and aggregate performance of the educational system” – Vineet Madan   Photo courtesy of McGraw-Hill Education.  It isn’t my imagination.  My children’s backpacks got heavier with the weight of those textbooks over the past few years.  And I don’t think the weight of student backpacks are just my concern.  I heard a rumor that even tiger...

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