The Global Search for Education: A Free Education
“While the government would continue to be the largest driver of education, there is a need for philanthropists to complement the role of the government.” — Shiv Nadar Just imagine being able to offer very poor Indian children a chance in life: the gift of a world class education in boarding schools designed by the finest architects, spread over rambling acreage, complete with state of the art academic and...
The Global Search for Education: Searching for Star Teachers
“If you believe it’s life or death for the kids, it changes everything you do.” — Martin Haberman On January 1, 2012, educators nationwide lost an educational icon. Dr. Martin Haberman, long time researcher, educator, writer, and mentor to teachers, passed away in Milwaukee. Dr. Haberman never wavered from his goal. It was to teach school leaders how to implement his research-based models for...
The Global Search for Education: An International Education
“Every child around the world should have the opportunity to have a high quality global education.” – Jeffrey Beard The International Baccalaureate (the IB) continues to play an important role in changing the lives of students worldwide. Apart from PISA, it is the only test that measures the performance of students against their global peers. Dr. Tony Wagner, Innovation Education fellow at Harvard University...
The Global Search for Education: A Look at New York Public Schools
“With our future as a nation at stake, we need to be bold for our schools to be successful with all children.” — Eric Nadelstern A Bronx native and graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School, Eric Nadelstern worked in New York City public schools for 39 years, rising to the position of Chief Schools Officer, Division of School Support in 2009, and to the position of Deputy Chancellor for the Division of School...
The Global Search for Education: More from Norway
“A teacher is both a worker and somewhat of an artist, and we need to balance these two perspectives.” – Principal Bjorn Bolstad In July of 2011, Dr. Kirsten Sivesind, distinguished professor in the University of Oslo Faculty of Education, shared her education perspectives with us in The Global Search for Education: A View from Norway. Today, with the help of Kirsten Sivesind, and Principal Bjorn Bolstad, the...
The Global Search for Education: And the Winners Are…
2011 NAB Schools First National Award Winner – Tyrrell College in Sea Lake, Victoria, Australia – recognized for its student-business mentor program with AWB Grainflow and Agrivision Photo courtesy of ACER. Research shows that student outcomes (including student engagement, attendance, retention and academic performance) can be significantly enhanced when students are connected to and involved with their community. ...
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