International

Education news, analysis, and opinion about education internationally and comparisons between the U.S. and other countries
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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6 min read
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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1 min read
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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9 min read
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.
Carolyn Kaster/AP-File
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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3 min read
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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6 min read
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.
Lee Jin-man/AP-file
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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5 min read
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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7 min read
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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3 min read
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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3 min read
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
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