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NCEE and legislators grapple with questions about the future of education systems at the 2022 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit.
From increasing teacher pay to widening the recruitment net to rethinking the very nature of the job, Estonia’s education strategy is aimed at improving recruitment and retention of its teaching force.
America Achieves CEO Jon Schnur discusses the importance of a good jobs agenda and the role of career pathway systems for preparing children for the next economy on the latest Global Ed Talk with NCEE’s Anthony Mackay.
Education systems across the globe have undeniably faced many challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. But it is possible that the pandemic will also produce some positive, long-lasting changes, according to a recent report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In a survey of educators and other stakeholders from 98 ...
By Monica Pfister On a recent visit to Estonia, NCEE staff learned firsthand that this Baltic nation—already a world leader in providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable early childhood education and care—is now tackling the challenge of attracting and retaining the best early childhood educators head on. This is a challenge many jurisdictions are ...
By Jennifer Craw On Monday, Maryland lawmakers gathered for a joint committee hearing on legislation that aims to transform the state’s public education system into one of the best-performing in the world. Known as the “Blueprint for Maryland’s Future,” the proposed legislation is the result of recommendations produced by the Commission on Innovation and ...
By Nathan Driskell NCEE staff saw some of the very best of Finnish vocational education in action when we visited the state-of-the-art Omnia Vocational School in Espoo, Finland this past month. Omnia serves pupils from ages 16-82: 7,000 students in upper secondary education and post-secondary education along with over 25,000 adults seeking some ...
By Jackie Kraemer This year, British Columbia implemented an innovative new curriculum called Building Students Success for all kindergarten through 9th grade students in the province. The curriculum, developed by educators and based on the latest research and international best practice, is “concept-based and competency-driven.” It is designed to be flexible to ...
On a recent benchmarking trip, NCEE's team had the opportunity to see firsthand how Shanghai teachers have the time, space, and flexibility to collaborate with one another and improve as they collectively refine their work.
Ligel Lambert, a U.S. art teacher at Shanghai’s Shi Xi High School, highlights the IB program’s emphasis on independent learning, critical thinking, and English fluency, contrasting it with classroom norms in China, Japan, Korea, and the U.S.
This interview with Mistilina Sato highlights how Shanghai’s collaborative teaching culture, with peer observation, mentorship, and shared lesson planning, supports teacher growth and career advancement.
Teachers in the U.S. spend more time teaching, and thus have less time for collaboration and planning, than their counterparts in high-performing education systems.
High-performing education systems view teachers as highly-trained professionals, and teachers in those systems feel valued.
U.S. students have better access to computers and stronger web-browsing skills than their international counterparts, yet they struggle to solve problems using technology.
PIAAC data shows that U.S. adults, especially young and unemployed populations, lag behind their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and digital problem solving, highlighting the need for improved skill development.
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By Jackie Kraemer This year, British Columbia implemented an innovative new curriculum called Building Students Success for all kindergarten through 9th grade students in the province. The curriculum, developed by educators and based on the latest research and international best practice, is “concept-based and competency-driven.” It is designed to be flexible to ...
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On a recent benchmarking trip, NCEE's team had the opportunity to see firsthand how Shanghai teachers have the time, space, and flexibility to collaborate with one another and improve as they collectively refine their work.
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Ligel Lambert, a U.S. art teacher at Shanghai’s Shi Xi High School, highlights the IB program’s emphasis on independent learning, critical thinking, and English fluency, contrasting it with classroom norms in China, Japan, Korea, and the U.S.
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This interview with Mistilina Sato highlights how Shanghai’s collaborative teaching culture, with peer observation, mentorship, and shared lesson planning, supports teacher growth and career advancement.
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Teachers in the U.S. spend more time teaching, and thus have less time for collaboration and planning, than their counterparts in high-performing education systems.
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High-performing education systems view teachers as highly-trained professionals, and teachers in those systems feel valued.
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U.S. students have better access to computers and stronger web-browsing skills than their international counterparts, yet they struggle to solve problems using technology.
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PIAAC data shows that U.S. adults, especially young and unemployed populations, lag behind their international peers in literacy, numeracy, and digital problem solving, highlighting the need for improved skill development.