Around the World in 30 Days – February 2019
C. M. Rubin’s Global Education Report Professor Larry V. Hedges has dedicated his professional life to the cause of applying rigorous scientific methods to develop a “culture of evidence in education” for those who need it, be they teachers, policy makers or even parents. He is the Yidan Prize for Education Research Laureate 2018. Founded in 2016 by Charles Chen Yidan (a core founder of Tencent), the prize presents two awards each...
The Global Search for Education: Creating a Culture of Evidence for Future Learning
“I imagine that in 50 years, we will live in a world where essentially every student will perform as well as the very best students do today.” – Larry Hedges Larry Hedges says he is “deeply humbled” by receiving the Yidan Prize for Educational Research. He hopes this prestigious award will bring attention to “the importance of rigorous research as the path to improving education worldwide.” Hedges has...
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