Alice — May 4, 2012
“One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.” — Lewis Carroll Everybody’ s got Alice fever in Alice town — Llandudno, Wales — but no one is as curious or as excited as me! That’s because on Friday, May 4, this famous seaside Welsh resort is launching a fantastical Wonderland event. It will celebrate what would have been the 160th...
The Global Search for Education: From South Korea
“Dwight Seoul is about creating real leaders and not just test takers.” — Kevin Skeoch The first IB “through school” (primary years, middle years and diploma program) will open its doors to students in one of the world’s leading education systems in August 2012 — Seoul, South Korea. The school is located in Seoul’s new Digital Media City, considered Korea’s Silicon Valley....
The Global Search for Education: More From Finland
“Nurturing innovation is an important priority for us in our school system” — Tapio Kosunen Nations around the world continue to re-think and reform education policies to better prepare children for life and work in a rapidly changing world which places a high value on innovation. What vocational skills will future teachers require to do this? What professional development is needed to prepare them for the 21st...
How Will We Read? – Edith Wharton
Anyone who has experienced the delight of reading the magnificent works of Pulitzer prize-winning author Edith Wharton might enjoy the opportunity to learn more about her life and her books. Indeed, isn’t the sign of the timelessness of novels such as The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence not just about the decades of discussion and analysis they inspire but also the ongoing fascination with the story behind the story. ...
The Global Search for Education: Water
“Healthier children are more effective learners, and girls who spend less time fetching water have more time for school.” — Susan Durston Image UNI75614: © UNICEF/NYHQ2009-2062/Estey “We have reached an important target, but we cannot stop here. Our next step must be to target the most difficult to reach, the poorest and the most disadvantaged people across the world. The United Nations General...
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