International

Education news, analysis, and opinion about education internationally and comparisons between the U.S. and other countries
Federal Opinion Student Voice: Three Ways My K-12 Education Gave Me a Global Mindset
How a global education helped prepare one student to take on the world.
Hana McMahon-Cole, August 2, 2018
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Federal What Five American Teachers Learned From Germany's Education System
Five state teachers of the year visited a private school in Berlin, met German teachers, and toured a vocational training program. Here's what they learned.
Sarah Schwartz, August 1, 2018
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8 min read
Federal Using Lessons From Global Conflict, These Teachers Broker Peace in Their Communities
The 2017-18 cohort of "Peace Teachers" with the United States Institute of Peace helped students apply strategies for addressing global conflict to problems in their communities.
Sarah Schwartz, July 13, 2018
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Federal DeVos' European Tour Yields Insights, Cautions
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos got a glimpse at at school choice, career-tech education, and more in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Alyson Klein, June 19, 2018
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Federal Opinion Six Essentials for Teaching Abroad and Broadening Your Perspective
Tips to help you teach in another country.
June 14, 2018
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6 min read
Federal Opinion Advice to Teachers: Think Beyond 'America First'
Why we need to recognize other's perspectives.
Wendi Pillars, June 5, 2018
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5 min read
Federal The Gates Foundation's Education Plans Go International
The foundation wants to help schools in developing countries have access to "better information, evidence, tools, and approaches to improve teaching and learning."
Stephen Sawchuk, June 3, 2018
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2 min read
Federal Opinion Providing Opportunities for Rural Students
How to help rural students to make connections beyond their local community.
May 17, 2018
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6 min read
Federal Opinion Immersion is Critical in the Middle School Years
For students to keep their language skills and become fluent, they need to continue learning a language through middle school.
Camilla Modesitt, May 15, 2018
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5 min read
Federal Video In Canada, a Welcoming Environment and Community Supports Help Syrian Students and Families Thrive
Canada has long been seen as a country welcoming to refugees. In recent years, there have been 10,000 refugees from Syria, settle in the Ontario province. While schools concentrate on improving their English language skills and reading and math performance, there are more than 200 settlement centers that help new immigrants integrate into the broader society. They’re often called a “one stop shop” for immigrants, where settlement workers help show families how to do everything from access the health system and apply for jobs to how to dress for the winter and use a computer. Many settlement centers have offices in schools so it is easier for families to access services.
February 28, 2018
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Federal Opinion Five Effective Tips for Going Global: Advice From a Teacher
One teacher shares advice for getting started with global education.
Danielle Chaussee, February 15, 2018
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Federal Opinion Culture Is Not Destiny in Education
Marc Tucker challenges the idea that the primary drivers of higher student achievement in other countries are their unique cultural contexts.
Marc Tucker, December 21, 2017
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7 min read
Federal Opinion 3 Ways Improvement Science Can Enrich Your Teaching
How the principles of improvement science can be applied to teaching.
Ariel Tichnor-Wagner, November 27, 2017
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5 min read
Federal Opinion Should Your High School Go International?
An increasing number of high schools are attracting students from abroad.
October 24, 2017
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4 min read
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