The Global Search for Education: In Search of Professionals – Singapore
May21

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...

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The Global Search for Education: In Search of Professionals – Part 2
May10

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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The Global Search for Education: In Search of Professionals – Part 1
May08

The Global Search for Education: In Search of Professionals – Part 1

 “You have to invest in the whole system.” — Randi Weingarten.   Photo courtesy of the American Federation of Teachers.  Here’s a powerful challenge to the world of education:  Improve the profession of teaching.  If you believe that the future of learning depends on the future of teaching, Andy Hargreaves’ and Michael Fullan’s latest collaboration, Professional Capital, proposes an action plan...

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The Global Search for Education: From South Korea
Apr12

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....

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The Global Search for Education: A Life of Learning
Feb14

The Global Search for Education: A Life of Learning

 “The evidence is strong from the UK that those members of society who have had a positive experience of post-compulsory education live healthier, happier and more democratically tolerant lives.”— Sir David Watson  Professor Sir David Watson (MA University of Cambridge, PhD University of Pennsylvania) is Professor of Higher Education and Principal of Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, England.  Sir...

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