Education

Richard M. Daley on Education and Chicago's Future

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley on the role of education as the great equalizer, importance of Chinese language learning, and their impact on our shared future. May 1, 2009, Chicago. (14 min., 13 sec.).

Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Learning (short)

CNN journalist Soledad O'Brien narrates a documentary on using summer and afterschool hours to develop global citizens. (5 min., 23 seconds)

Drew Gilpin Faust on Higher Education and Creating Sustainable Prosperity

MUMBAI, January 19, 2012 - Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust on the adverse effects of the global financial crisis on higher education and the need for sustainable, long-term development solutions. (6 min., 13 sec.)

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Highlights from Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust's talk in Mumbai on Jan. 19, 2012. (6 min., 13 sec.)

Drew Gilpin Faust: What Do We Want from Higher Education?

In Mumbai, Harvard President argues for humanism and 'the adventure of ideas.' more

Advice from Asia: Invest in Teachers

NEW YORK, March 16, 2011—Education ministers from the world's best school systems gather at Asia Society to share best practices. (Complete program, 67 min. 7 sec.)

Campbell: Long-Term US-China Strategy

SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2011—US Assistant Secretary of State for Asia and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell called China the "most consequential relationship the US will ever have" and suggested long-term strategies to strengthen ties. (3 min., 38 sec.)