International
Education news, analysis, and opinion about education internationally and comparisons between the U.S. and other countries
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Opinion
How Travel Can Influence Education: A Kindergarten Teacher's Journey
A teacher's first international trip proves to be life changing for her and her students.
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Video
What the International Test Gap Looks Like in the Classroom
Another round of international test results have been released, and once again, U.S. performance is mediocre. Compared to other countries, American students score in the middle of the pack in reading and science, and below average in math.
In this report for PBS NewsHour, Education Week correspondent Kavitha Cardoza asks students from other countries attending U.S. schools to compare the academic rigor and balance of school activities. How are educational priorities different in this country?
This video aired on PBS NewsHour on December 13, 2016.
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PISA: U.S. Students Interested in STEM, but Scores Are Stagnant
American students' scores in math and reading on the Program for International Assessment have not improved since 2009, and math scores have gone down.
Federal
Opinion
The 2015 PISA Results: What Do They Mean?
Marc Tucker explores how the PISA 2015 results may impact how we think about everything from math instruction and teaching quality to our place in the global labor market and immigration policy.
Federal
Report Roundup
Research Report: Math
Math in Focus, a mathematics program based on Singapore-style instruction, was a little better than other math programs that used hands-on activities, according to a randomized controlled trial published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness.
Federal
Opinion
We Must Lead Through Education
The work of global education - understanding and respecting people who are different from us and indeed having empathy toward them - is more important than ever.
Federal
Report Roundup
Math Education
Students in high-performing countries for mathematics are less reliant on memorization strategies than their peers in lower-performing countries, according to a new analysis of international assessment data.
Federal
Opinion
Get Involved in International Education Week
How you can celebrate global education during International Education Week 2016.
Federal
Opinion
Five Steps to Cultivate Service Leaders Through Community Service
How to get started with service learning.
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'Our Society Trusts in Our Teachers': a Conversation With Finland's Ed. Minister
Finland's teachers will have an active role in implementing the country's new national curriculum as the country continues to invest in teacher education, the Finnish Minister of Education said.
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Finland's Education Minister Discusses New National Curriculum and PISA Scores
Finland is rolling out a new national curriculum this fall that focuses on multi-disciplinary learning. Education Week sat down with the Finnish Minister of Education to discuss the roll-out, an investment in teacher education, and the upcoming PISA scores.
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Opinion
There's Already a Wall for U.S.-Mexico Students
The U. S. and Mexico share hundreds of thousands of students, but the barriers to educating them well are high, and the students are often unwelcomed in either country, writes John McDonald..
Federal
Report Roundup
Social Networking
Fifteen-year-olds who play online video games score above average in math, reading, and science, while those who engage in social networking tend to score below average, according to an analysis of international assessment data.
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Lessons From Denmark: Teachers Can Incorporate Empathy in the Curriculum
In Denmark classrooms, teaching empathy is a key part of school curriculum. What lessons can U.S. educators draw about how to develop the skill in their students?