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Montse Gomendio

When “Stakeholders” and Status Quo Outweigh Student Outcomes

“A public system that funds both privately and publicly managed schools offers great advantages,” an author says
Michael Kremer

Beyond Moneyball: A Bridge International Academies Postscript

A time-capsule style Nobel-linked note is finally ready for publication
Book covers of Red-Handed: How American Elites Get Rich Helping China Win, by Peter Schweizer and America 2nd: How America’s Elites Are Making China Stronger, by Isaac Stone Fish

New Books Allege Chinese Communist Influence Taints American Universities

Are the 300,000 Chinese studying on U.S. campuses a financial lever?
Students in Hengshui, China, chant during a rally to prepare for the GaoKao, the Chinese college-entrance exam.

Testing Backlash Could Hurt American Global Competitiveness

As U.S. college admissions go test-optional and K-12 standardized testing comes under pressure, China and India loom

What Do a Musician, Actor, and Teacher All Have in Common? Guided Instruction

Detailed lesson guides are an effective way to approach instructional design and an empowering way to support teachers.

Lessons from Chile’s Transition to Free College

Supporters of free college proposals in the U.S. often look to Europe for case studies, but Chile may actually provide a better comparative study.

Emulating Germany’s Apprenticeship System Won’t Make America Great Again

Trump’s apprenticeship expansion will not substitute for our failing K-12 schooling system.

What International Test Scores Reveal About American Education

Rankings based on international assessments are simple to understand—but they can also mislead.

Three Thoughts on the Ugly New PISA Results

Everyone would be well-served if they spent less time claiming this or that test result proved that a grand federal agenda was the right one.

Will England Bring Back Selective Public High Schools?

Within weeks of becoming Prime Minister, Theresa May made clear that she wants more of them.

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