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...
Around the World in 30 Days — November 2015
C. M. Rubin’s global education report Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec nos amis à Paris. Il est difficile de penser à d’autre choses que les innocents qui ont perdu leurs vies. L’éducation peut jouer une rôle essentielle dans la construction de communautés mondiales. Nous continuerons à travailler pour les valeurs que nous chérissons. At the IB Heads World Conference in The Hague, Peter Senge discussed...
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