China: Launch of Guangdong Compulsory Education Project Indonesia: World Bank Explores Cooperation of Quality Improvement of Madrasah Teachers Global K-12 testing & assessment market to grow by 8.19% during the period 2018-2022 Teacher & Parental Perspectives of Barriers for Inclusive & Quality Education in Mongolia Learning about Education Limited human capital investment is a commonContinue reading “Launch of Guangdong Compulsory Education Project (News and Research 77)”
The Benefits of Education (News and Research 76)
The school-first solution | A top economist games out how to spend education money for health payoffs Americans spend $5,000 more per year on medical care than people in other rich countries, yet live shorter and less healthy lives. Most efforts devoted to addressing health involve the medical system: covering more people, changing the flowContinue reading “The Benefits of Education (News and Research 76)”
A Global Dataset on Education Quality (News and Research 75)
Presenting A Global Dataset on Education Quality at the ASSA Conference in Philadelphia, January 6, 2018. The American Economic Association (AEA), in conjunction with 58 associations in related disciplines known as the Allied Social Sciences Associations (ASSA), holds a three-day meeting each January to present papers on general economics topics. The event which is theContinue reading “A Global Dataset on Education Quality (News and Research 75)”
A time-tested education model for a high tech future (News and Research 74)
How a time-tested education model can prepare students for a high tech future I believe that people who are constantly on the lookout for new models of education should also look to the past at something that was started over 40 years ago. In the 1970s, the “New School” model was born in rural Colombia. NewContinue reading “A time-tested education model for a high tech future (News and Research 74)”
How a time-tested education model can prepare students for a high tech future
How a time-tested education model can prepare students for a high tech future Students need to develop and practice 21st century skills, such as leadership, teamwork, and cooperative learning. (Photo: World Bank) I believe that people who are constantly on the lookout for new models of education should also look to the past at something thatContinue reading “How a time-tested education model can prepare students for a high tech future”
Human Capital Key to National Growth (News and Research 73)
Human resources key to national growth Education and investment in human resources (HR) are the driving force for economic development, HR experts and educators from Việt Nam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) agreed at the Global HR Forum held in Hà Nội on December 14. Themed “Miracle on Han River to Miracle on RedContinue reading “Human Capital Key to National Growth (News and Research 73)”
East Asia is getting ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (News and Research 72)
Powered by education, East Asia is getting ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Recent trends in automation and rapid technology advances, collectively dubbed ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution (“4IR”), are radically shifting the economic landscape, and changing the nature of jobs and the profile of skills required in the labor force. There are challenges emerging aroundContinue reading “East Asia is getting ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (News and Research 72)”
International Tests in Reading Put East Asian and European Students On Top (originally published on HuffPost)
Yesterday the latest results of the international assessment of reading for fourth graders was released. This time 50 countries participated in PIRLS 2016. Top performers were Russia and Singapore. High performers also included Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Finland, Poland, Northern Ireland, England, Chinese Taipei, Norway and Latvia. Since 2001, big improvements in reading have been recordedContinue reading “International Tests in Reading Put East Asian and European Students On Top (originally published on HuffPost)”
Disability and the right to education for all (News and Research 71)
Disability and the right to education for all December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Every year, on this day, the international community comes together to take stock of the progress that has been made to advance the rights of disabled people around the world… Growing Talent for the 4th Industrial RevolutionContinue reading “Disability and the right to education for all (News and Research 71)”
Developing Socioemotional Skills for the Philippines Labor Market (News and Research 70)
Developing Socioemotional Skills for the Philippines Labor Market Although the Philippines has achieved remarkable progress in raising the education level of its labor force, the standard proxy for educational attainment—years of formal schooling—is increasingly inadequate as a measure of workforce skills. About one-third of employers’ report being unable to fill vacancies because of a lackContinue reading “Developing Socioemotional Skills for the Philippines Labor Market (News and Research 70)”
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