Global STEM Achievement Ups and Downs Since 1995
Iran, Portugal, and Singapore have seen their 4th grade science scores skyrocket since 1995, while U.S. scores have been flat. Other nations have declined. Read Full Post >
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April 21, 2011
New Harvard Blog to Explore Global Education
The Harvard blog will include writings from a variety of experts, and build toward a May 19-20 meeting on global education. Read Full Post >
February 23, 2011
Financial Literacy to Be Tested on International Exam
The new PISA exam will focus on such matters as planning and managing financies, dealing with credit cards, and consumer rights. Read Full Post >
December 08, 2010
Video Series Spotlights Strong Performers on PISA
The series highlights the policies and practices of education systems that have shown strong performance or gains on the international assessment. Read Full Post >
December 01, 2010
Get Ready: PISA Is Coming!
Expect lots of analysis, and probably plenty of handwringing, after the international test results are issued next week. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2010
Protesters in Idaho Suggest IB Program Is Anti-American
Protesters in Idaho express concern that the IB program spreads anti-American ideas in U.S. schools. Read Full Post >
December 07, 2009
The Legacy of a Canadian Tragedy, and 'STEM' Education
A story examines the legacy of "The Montreal Massacre," and the reluctance of women to pursue careers in "STEM" fields. Read Full Post >
December 02, 2009
On Federal STEM Efforts and Grassroots Support for Standards
A former NCES commissioner weighs in on President Obama's "Educate to Innovate" campaign. Supporters of common standards look for grassroots support. Read Full Post >
November 23, 2009
Teaching About Hunger This Thanksgiving
The United Nations World Food Program is looking for the "edgiest, most provocative" videos about hunger for an international competition. Read Full Post >
November 06, 2009
(Re)Inspecting the STEM Pipeline
A business-higher education group takes issue with the findings of a recent study on the "STEM" pipeline. Read Full Post >
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