Education Worldwide
Curriculum Reforms Ruled by Ideology, also in the US
Hundreds of Denver students walked out of their classrooms last week in protest of a new conservative school policy. To change their history curriculum to subject matter that “promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the[…]
Sweep change in curriculum ordered by Islamic State
Islamic State (aka IS, ISIS, ISIL) has turned curriculum upside down according to religious extremism and is facing resistance among students, teachers and families. In city of Mosul IS has cancelled classes in art, music,[…]
First ladies Obama and Bush urge African leaders to educate, empower women and girls
In a conversation at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with former first lady Laura Bush, Michelle Obama shared her personal success story and the important role education played in her life. “I am an[…]
Academics call to stop PISA testing as it damages education worldwide
In an open letter to Dr Andreas Schleicher, Director of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment, academics from around the world express deep concern about the overblown impact of questionable PISA tests and call[…]
The face of internationalisation in Europe: brand new EAIE study unveiled by EAIE
As internationalisation of higher education has become increasingly complex and far reaching over the past years, EAIE (European Association for International Education) unveiled a project to undertake comprehensive research to map the state of internationalisation[…]
Ill-qualified teachers, poor access to schools at root of global education crisis – UN report
Some 125 million school children around the world are unable to read a single sentence, even after four years of attendance – a waste of $129 billion a year – a United Nations report warns,[…]
US Universities Lose Money on Research
January 13, 2014 Most universities lose money on research, according to an analysis published in the journal Technology and Innovation – Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors. The study notes that universities seek (and[…]
University expansion in a changing global economy. Triumph of the BRICs?
Carnoy, Martin, et al. University Expansion in a Changing Global Economy: Triumph of the BRICs?. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University Press, 2013. The four largest developing economies – Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are[…]
Tech-Enabled Experiments Must Be Part of Education Reform, U.S. Report Says
The U.S. Education Department must experiment with alternative models, such as stackable credentials and competency-based programs, as part of broader reforms of the nation´s postsecondary-education system, according to a report titled “A Path Forward.” published on[…]
Horizon 2020: high expectations and first concerns
The much expected Horizon 2020 was launched by the European Commission last week with the first call for the Research and Innovation Funding Framework for 2014-2020. Although universities and other stakeholders positively reacted to[…]