Quality Counts 2012: The Global Challenge

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Quality Counts 2012: The Global Challenge

Education in a Competitive World

January 12, 2012

Second grader Nitya Khare, an immigrant from India, listens to a story during an English-as-a-second-language class at Crescent Town Public School, in the Toronto school district. The school is among many in the district that embrace their role as community hubs, an approach that some say embodies the strengths of the Canadian education system.

Nicole Frugé/Education Week

International U.S. Education Pressured by International Comparisons

Sean Cavanagh, January 9, 2012

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International Quality Counts 2012 The Global Challenge Multimedia

January 9, 2012

Teaching is the most popular career for high school graduates in Finland, one international report found. Training programs typically choose just one in 10 applicants from the top quarter of their classes. The nation's modern facilities include schools such as Kirkkojarvi Comprehensive School, in a suburb west of Helsinki.

Stuart W. Conway

International Teacher Quality, Status Entwined Among Top-Performing Nations

Stephen Sawchuk, January 9, 2012

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Teacher Preparation Teacher Training a Careful Balancing Act

Stephen Sawchuk, January 9, 2012

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International Yardsticks Vary by Nation in Calling Education to Account

Erik W. Robelen, January 9, 2012

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International Common-Core Standards Drew on Ideas From Abroad

Catherine Gewertz, January 9, 2012

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College & Workforce Readiness Even With Educated Workforce, U.S. College, Career Issues Loom

Caralee J. Adams, January 9, 2012

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Sara Raudbari, 4, prepares to sing "O Canada" in kindergarten at Discovery Public School in Vaughan, Ontario.

Nicole Frugé/Education Week

International Canada Musters Resources to Serve Diverse Student Needs

Sean Cavanagh, January 9, 2012

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International Opinion Education in the Republic of Korea

Byong-man Ahn, January 9, 2012

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School & District Management Opinion Keep the Focus, Stay the Course

Michael Barber, January 9, 2012

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School & District Management Opinion Finland's Success Is No Miracle

Pasi Sahlberg, January 9, 2012

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Accountability Opinion Maintaining the Federal Role in Accountability

Margaret Spellings, January 9, 2012

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States On Policy, Student Achievement, States Pressing to Measure Up

Amy M. Hightower, January 9, 2012

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Education Quality Counts 2012 - State Report Cards

January 9, 2012

Education Quality Counts 2012 - Grading Calculator

January 9, 2012

States From Our Research Center Quality Counts 2012 State Highlights Reports

January 12, 2012

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Education Methodology

January 9, 2012

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Education Sources and Notes

January 9, 2012

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Quality Counts 2012: The Global Challenge

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