The Global Search for Education: Our Top 12 Global Teacher Blogs – What are the Best Ways for Teachers to Engage Their Classrooms in a Global Conversation?
Creating world citizens has become one of the hottest topics in education this year. Students everywhere will need to be globally competent if they are to succeed in the interconnected economies and contribute as global citizens. How much do your students know about their world – its cultures, languages, current affairs, and socio-economic and environmental issues? As you will learn from the insightful articles shared by our Top...
The Global Search for Education: Successful Integration Strategies for Migrants
“Students in immigrant families have expectations for their careers that match, and in many cases surpass, those of more socio-economically advantaged students with native-born parents.” — Borgonovi and Piacentini The new OECD report, Immigrant Students at School: Easing the Journey towards Integration, based on data from the OECD’s PISA program, finds no link between the share of immigrant students and the...
The Global Search for Education: Global Goals Require Change
“The SDGs have raised our ambition globally to tackle educational challenges, and give a clear set of targets that we can work together to achieve.” — Alexa Joyce Curriculum 2030 – Changing education to achieve the UN’s Global Goals, was the title of Education Fast Forward’s (EFF) 15th Live Global Debate, chaired by EFF Fellow Gavin Dykes. Education systems have primarily focused on academic...
The Global Search for Education: With the World in Mind
“The IB has concerns for humanity hardwired into it, in its philosophical heritage, its mission, and today’s curricula.” — Siva Kumari Siva Kumari, the first female Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), has a lot on her mind. As global education systems scramble to find better ways to teach international perspectives and intercultural competence to the first generation of world...
The Global Search for Education: How Should We Measure Success?
“We see far too many kids who suffer from debilitating health issues, such as depression, eating disorders, perfectionism, severe sleep deprivation, and anxiety. We know parents may be worried about stepping off the fast-track, but we urge them to consider the big picture and the ultimate health and well being of their children.” — Dr. Denise Pope “Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools...
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