The Global Search for Education: A View From Germany
“Early language skills have to be developed. This is something that the German government is trying to intensify at the moment.” — Professor Dr. Wolfgang Schneider Fighting the war on poverty with high quality early childhood education programs is an issue discussed and supported by numerous contributors to The Global Search For Education series. Researchers, educators and policy makers have argued that...
Alice — Victoria!
Welcome to the 2012 Victorian Extravaganza in Llandudno, the largest street entertainment event in Wales. My Dearest Cousin Anne, Have been invited to Llandudno in Wales first week of May to participate in the town’s annual Victorian Extravaganza celebrations. Shall also be doing book signings at Waterstones book store for my book, The Real Alice in Wonderland. Wondering if you would be interested in joining me? My Dear...
The Global Search for Education: In Search of Professionals – Singapore
“The Singapore education system relies on a high quality teaching profession to achieve its aim for the nation.” — Dr. Pak Tee Ng Part 3 of “In Search of Professionals” In their new book, Professional Capital: Transforming Teaching in Every School, Andy Hargreaves and Michael Fullan remind us that the future of learning depends on the future of teaching. Speaking out against education policies that...
Alice — Tea?
“I was inside the lounge of the St. Tudno Hotel. At the table were Alice, the March Hare, the Hatter, the Dormouse and the Queen of Hearts.” — C. M. Rubin With apologies to Lewis Carroll… It was Friday, May 4, 2012. I fell down a rabbit hole in search of a tea party for 1,000 children and a world record jam tart eating attempt. Down down down I went… until suddenly — thump! I was inside the...
The Global Search for Education: In Search of Professionals – Part 2
“We say education of our youth is the most important thing that we do in terms of the future.” — Randi Weingarten Photo courtesy of Armando Arorizo. The teaching profession stands at a crossroads. The United States has an opportunity to reform the entire profession and make teaching not only one of America’s most important professions but also one of America’s most respected professions. But...
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