International

Current coverage of education stories worldwide and issues related to international education.

Ontario Trails in Education Spending, Says Study

November 5, 2009, AP

European Court: No Crucifixes in Italian Schools

November 4, 2009, AP

Data on U.S. College Degrees Called Misleading

Statistics used to make the case that the United States no longer leads the world in higher education are “a mess,” a scholar argues. November 4, 2009

European Court: No Crucifixes in Italian Schools

November 3, 2009, AP

State Dept.: Exchange Programs Need Closer Watch

October 26, 2009, AP

News Briefs

25 Groups Across Globe Create World Research Association

Twenty-five education research groups from around the world announced plans last week to create an umbrella group called the World Education Research Association to promote studies in the field. September 22, 2009

Schooling Pays Off, OECD Says

As nations around the globe, including the United States, attempt to crawl out of a deep recession, evidence suggests they would be wise to invest in education. September 15, 2009

U.S. Running With Pack on International Tests

Despite some above-average math, science and reading scores, U.S. students were bested by other nations, a new IES analysis shows. August 25, 2009

Global Education Aid

Aid for basic education in developing countries declined from $5.5 billion in 2006 to $4.3 billion, or 22% in 2007. April 28, 2009

U.S. Urged to Shed 'Tunnel Vision'

March 31, 2009

Science Skills in China and the U.S.

February 10, 2009

More News Briefs

School Cuts Pages from Book Critical of Hezbollah

October 21, 2009, AP

France Calls for Plan to Improve Language Teaching

October 14, 2009, AP

Documentary Sequel Touts Charter School as Model for Nation

The film is a sequel to a documentary that took a critical view of U.S. students' performance compared with peers in China and India. September 22, 2009

'Two Million Minutes' Film Profiles Charter School

The film is a sequel to a documentary that took a critical view of U.S. students’ performance compared with peers in China and India. Updated: September 18, 2009

Commentary

From Fear Factor to Peer Factor

Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley look outside the United States to find exceptional education systems and alternative approaches to school improvement. September 14, 2009

Foes Warn Chavez Seeks Indoctrination in Schools

August 12, 2009, AP

Ireland Unveils Plan to Combat Child Abuse

July 29, 2009, AP

Singapore Crafts Vocational Ed. With Industries in Mind

The country has revamped its trade-oriented academic classes and moved many low-achieving students into in-demand jobs. July 14, 2009

WHO: No Licensed Swine Flu Vaccine Until End of Year

A fully licensed swine flu vaccine might not be available until the end of the year, a top official at the World Health Organization said Monday. July 13, 2009

Top-Scoring Nations Share Strategies on Teachers

June 30, 2009

Commentary

Equity Is Elusive in Educational Markets

June 26, 2009

Study Puts Results of International Tests on Common Metric

June 16, 2009

Commentary

The Fundamentals of Whole-System Reform

June 12, 2009

Nations Performing at Top Committed to Broad Curriculum

June 9, 2009