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Education news, analysis, and opinion about education internationally and comparisons between the U.S. and other countries.
International Photos In Denmark, Students Go Back to School, 6 Feet ApartDenmark was the first European country to allow daycare and primary schools to open since the COVID-19 lockdown.
International Coronavirus School Closures: What U.S. Schools Can Learn From Other CountriesA new study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development finds key differences in how 89 countries are trying to support students in the face of disruptions from the novel coronavirus.International U.S. Students Gain Ground Against Global Peers. But That's Not Saying MuchThe latest results from the Program for International Student Assessment show American teenagers gaining ground against other nations in reading, math, and science, but it’s not because their performance is improving.
International U.S. Students and Teachers Top Global Peers for Time Spent in School in OECD StudyU.S. teachers and their students alike spend significantly more time at school than their peers internationally, according to the latest Education at a Glance compendium by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
International Opinion Why We Need Global Learning More Than EverOur final Global Learning blog, after more than seven years, explores the ongoing need for promoting and fostering global competence in our students.
International Opinion Bringing Global Education to Rural CommunitiesGuest blogger Ryan Hauck shares lessons for providing rural schools with access to global education.International Teaching in the U.S. Should Be More 'Intellectually Attractive,' Global Expert SaysA panel of experts—including a national teacher's union president and an official from the Department of Education—discussed how to make teaching a more attractive profession.International Report Roundup Foreign LanguagesU.S. employers increasing rely on multilingual employees to advance their goals, but many have lost business because they don't have staff who can communicate in languages other than English, finds a new report from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
International Opinion Four Ways to Bring Community Support to Your SchoolGuest blogger Christine Powell shares four strategies she learned in Singapore for community involvement in schools.
International Opinion Five Inspiring Ways to Take Music Education Out of the ClassroomIn advance of Make Music Day on June 21, here are strategies for exposing students to music outside of the classroom, from guest blogger Aaron Friedman.
International Opinion Delivering Equitable Ed-Tech at ScaleEd-tech has the exciting potential to transform learning experiences for students in every corner of the globe, write guest bloggers Eliza Erikson and Erin Simmons.
International Opinion What We're Getting Right With PISAIn a response to the U.S. Dept. of Ed., PISA’s Governing Board chair argues that its testing cycle should be accelerated.
International Opinion Is PISA a Victim of Its Own Success? IES Head Calls for ChangeThe U.S. Department of Education sees two specific challenges potentially undermining the quality of the international assessment program, writes Mark Schneider.
International Opinion Global Education in Context: Four Models, Four LessonsFour lessons for building a global education initiative.
International Opinion How to Find Authentic Books About Asia, From AsiaIt can be difficult to find translated books. Here are tips and resources to help.
