The Global Search for Education: Migration – The Millennial Bloggers
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development calls on countries to begin efforts to achieve the 17 SDGs over the next 15 years. The goals address the needs of people in both developed and developing countries, emphasizing that no one should be left behind. The changes in immigration are dramatically impacting our global communities, which are becoming more diverse and multicultural. As people move more freely across borders and...
The Global Search for Education: Just Imagine Secretary Fisher
“Amidst debates about college access and affordability, we think the question of employer needs should sit at the core of higher education conversations. Without answering it, we risk pumping more and more students through a costly system that is not aligned in reliable ways to the job market.” — Julia Freeland Fisher What will be the legacy of Race to the Top and Barack Obama’s other education initiatives?...
The Global Search for Education: WHAT is “Four-Dimensional” Education?
“Our framework is a result of the analysis and synthesis of research on learning sciences, views from futurists and economists, standards around the world, and needs of employers and societies — all organized to be maximally comprehensive, compact, appropriate, and globally relevant.” — Charles Fadel According to Center for Curriculum Redesign (CCR) founder Charles Fadel, education is “falling behind its...
Around the World in 30 Days: July 2016
C. M. Rubin’s Global Education Report As the United States prepares to elect a new President this November, putting every student on a path towards a successful future should be the most important focus for discussion and debate among candidates as well as all voters. With that in mind, this month we asked Dr. Andy Hargreaves to kick off our Education Debate series 2016. Manish Kothari, Edmodo’s General Manager of...
The Global Search for Education: The Top Global Teacher Bloggers on Skills, Behaviors and Attitudes Global Citizens Need
Many renowned thought leaders in The Global Search for Education series have spoken about the need to provide students with the competencies to navigate an increasingly volatile world. Dr. Google knows just about everything and the global economy no longer rewards workers for their knowledge alone. So what are the competencies educators should focus on to help students succeed? Our Global Teacher Bloggers are pioneers and innovators...
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