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Education news, analysis, and opinion about education internationally and comparisons between the U.S. and other countries
Federal Opinion Five Inspiring Ways to Take Music Education Out of the Classroom
In advance of Make Music Day on June 21, here are strategies for exposing students to music outside of the classroom, from guest blogger Aaron Friedman.
Aaron Friedman, May 20, 2019
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Federal Opinion Delivering Equitable Ed-Tech at Scale
Ed-tech has the exciting potential to transform learning experiences for students in every corner of the globe, write guest bloggers Eliza Erikson and Erin Simmons.
Eliza Erikson & Erin Simmons, March 25, 2019
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Federal Opinion What We're Getting Right With PISA
In a response to the U.S. Dept. of Ed., PISA’s Governing Board chair argues that its testing cycle should be accelerated.
Michele Bruniges, February 6, 2019
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Federal Opinion Is PISA a Victim of Its Own Success? IES Head Calls for Change
The U.S. Department of Education sees two specific challenges potentially undermining the quality of the international assessment program, writes Mark Schneider.
Mark Schneider, January 31, 2019
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Federal Opinion Global Education in Context: Four Models, Four Lessons
Four lessons for building a global education initiative.
Laura Engel, Heidi Gibson & Kayla Gatalica, January 18, 2019
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Federal Opinion How to Find Authentic Books About Asia, From Asia
It can be difficult to find translated books. Here are tips and resources to help.
David Jacobson, November 20, 2018
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Federal Opinion The Importance of Diverse Perspectives and How to Foster Them
How to foster diversity in the classroom, based on interviews with experts.
Heather Singmaster, November 12, 2018
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Federal Opinion Global Education Is Patriotic. Nationalist Rhetoric Does Not Benefit Our Students
An educator shares her thoughts on President Trump's remarks on globalism.
Homa S. Tavangar, October 24, 2018
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Federal Opinion How 6 Weeks in Palestine Made Me a Better Educator
How one U.S. teacher's travels to Palestine helped her improve her teaching practices at home.
Michele Lew, September 25, 2018
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Federal Report Roundup Private Schools
The number of international private schools offering instruction primarily in English continues to surge worldwide, growing by more than 6 percent over the most recent year, as families' incomes rise and they prepare their children for college abroad.
Sean Cavanagh, September 18, 2018
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Federal Opinion High School Global Travel Programs: Increasing Access and Impact
The reasons high school study abroad can be beneficial for all students and how to make it happen.
Rebecca Leblond, September 18, 2018
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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos testifies before a U.S. Senate subcommittee in June.
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos testifies before a U.S. Senate subcommittee in June.
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Federal DeVos' Trip to South America Focuses on Workforce Prep
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and her counterparts from around the globe met in Argentina for the first-ever G-20 meeting of education and employment ministers.
Alyson Klein, September 7, 2018
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Federal Opinion Valuing Our English Language Learners by Learning to Listen
The value that English Language Learners bring to the classroom and the country.
Wendi Pillars, August 29, 2018
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In this 2012 photo, South Korean high school students cheer on senior classmen in front of the main gate of an examination hall in Seoul, wishing them success in the high-stakes College Scholastic Ability Test. A new study of the PISA test, taken by students internationally, finds many may not be taking it seriously—and raises questions about where countries stand in education rankings.
In this 2012 photo, South Korean high school students cheer on senior classmen in front of the main gate of an examination hall in Seoul, wishing them success in the high-stakes College Scholastic Ability Test. A new study of the PISA test, taken by students internationally, finds many may not be taking it seriously—and raises questions about where countries stand in education rankings.
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Federal If Students Aren't Trying on International Tests, Can We Still Compare Countries' Results?
When they sit down to take the Program for International Student Assessment, many students skip questions, spend too little time on them, or quit early, a new study suggests. And that could be a problem, researchers say.
Stephen Sawchuk, August 22, 2018
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