Around the World in 30 Days: April 2017
C. M. Rubin’s Monthly Global Education Report Innovation guru Clay Christensen has his eyes on Parenting. In a revealing interview with CMRubinWorld this month, Christensen argues that outsourcing work as significant as parenting can be very costly in the long run. “A good life is not one that is free from struggle, but one in which people have the tools to overcome what life throws at them. By that logic, a good parent is one who...
The Global Search for Education: First of Its Kind Global Refugee Study Highlights a Gap Between Policy and Practice
“The divide between ‘refugees welcome’ and ‘refugees not welcome’ seems to be a global phenomenon in which refugees are viewed as outsiders and the public education system is understood as primarily serving national citizens.” — Elizabeth Buckner In a new global study of urban refugee education, researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University have revealed a gap between policy and practice. “Even in countries with strong national...
The Global Search for Education: How Teachers Are Learning in New York
“I was exposed to even more sites than I was currently aware of. It was a great place to exchange ideas.” — Linda Bean A new era of personalized professional development is penetrating New York schools. Online learning methods that in the past enriched students are now engaging educators. Participation in online professional development is on the rise. And demand will continue to grow. The State of New York has mandated that all...
The Global Search for Education: What the World Can Learn from Latin America
“Latino students should feel proud of their mathematical and cultural heritage, and move in unison with their host country as we co-create a culture that values mathematical ideas. That should be the goal of any mathematics education agenda.” — Hector Rosario The largest percentage of foreign-born residents in the United States come from South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. In 28 states, more...
The Global Search for Education: Got Mobile? Get it Right!
“Globally, more than 6.5 billion mobile contracts exist today. If each person has two contracts, then mobile is already in the hands of around half the world.”– Gavin Dykes The latest Education Fast Forward debate (EFF11) focused on which elements we should consider when we create a digital model to improve learning. Investment in technology is on the increase. Some continue to claim it hurts the classroom. Others...
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