The Global Search for Education: Women – Part 3
“Today, women’s movements are mobilizing with strong support from men, holding greater promise that gender equity can be achieved.” — Mary King Educated women with financial backing, technology and connections can contribute to their economies and further the growth of their societies just as efficiently and successfully as men. Yet discrimination against women burdens our world in so many devastating...
The Global Search for Education: Women – Part 2
“China and India are problematic. China ranks second lowest on health and survival measures, largely because of female infanticide. India ranks lowest among large emerging markets.” — Ian Scott Throughout history, making progress towards gender equality has been a long and hard fought battle. Today, the violation of women’s rights in emerging markets and around the world still remains widespread. It...
The Global Search for Education: Women – Part 1
“The 21st century asks colleges to re-conceive the mission of gender equality on a global level. It also provides an opening to do this in a globally collaborative way that informs and advances all.” — Jane McAuliffe. Photo courtesy of Tatiana Philiptchenko. Gender equality can become a lived reality if citizens of the world continue to make it a global goal. In The Global Search for Education: Women, I...
The Global Search for Education: Finnish Math Lessons
“We believe that students need to develop self-confidence and trust in their ability to do math, and it is the solving of real-life, simpler problems that gives them the ability to engage in more difficult, abstract tasks. Only the procedural understanding acquired in this manner will empower students to solve the test problems.” — Cecilia Villabona Research has sought to understand why more boys than girls...
The Global Search for Education – Is the AP Worth It?
“Students need to be prepared for the extra work and make sure this fits with their overall schedule and their ability to take care of their health and well-being.” –Denise Pope The College Board has long claimed its gold standard AP Program can help students succeed in college, narrow the achievement gap and level the playing field for traditionally under-served high schools and students. The program has...
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