The Global Search for Education: A Conversation with Sir Michael Barber
“It’s really important that students don’t think of education solely as preparation for the next stage of their life.” — Sir Michael Barber Sir Michael Barber has been at the forefront of global thinking in education for the past twenty years. He served as Chief Education Advisor to Pearson. He is the Founder and Chairman of Delivery Associates. In the past, Barber has served as the head of the global education practice at McKinsey,...
Around the World in 30 Days – May 2017
C. M. Rubin’s Monthly Global Education Report CMRubinWorld’s mission for over 7 years has been to ask the important questions about learning, share the most innovative ideas and be a bridge builder between the past and the future of global education. Ongoing rapid technological advancements continue to change our world. What competencies will young people need to succeed 5, 10, or 25 years from now? This month we invited Justine...
The Global Search for Education: Dear Parents – A Conversation with Justine Roberts
“Like many things with parenting, it’s a near-impossible job description, but most of us do our best with it (and beat ourselves up if we get it wrong).” — Justine Roberts “Parenting is probably the most important job most of us will ever do,” says Justine Roberts, Founder and CEO of Mumsnet. Being a guardian to a child is a responsibility where, “any failure, however small, can take your breath away.” This is why...
The Global Search for Education: Global Teacher Bloggers on Why We Need Character Education Now More Than Ever
“To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society,” Theodore Roosevelt once said. In his book, Four Dimensional Education: The Competencies Learners need to Succeed, Author Charles Fadel notes the three commonly cited reasons for character education are: “to build a foundation for life-long learning, to support successful relationships at home and in your community, and to develop the personal values and...
The Global Search for Education: Just Imagine Secretary Fadel
“We need to re-examine college entrance requirements (and their tests). They hold change hostage to antiquated and incomplete requirements. Massive adaptation must be demanded by parents and educators alike.” — Charles Fadel What will be the legacy of Race to the Top and Barack Obama’s other education initiatives? Indeed, what’s been accomplished in education reform around the country since 2012? Does...
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