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What Can America Learn?

Students in many countries now out-rank American students academically. Top-performing nations sound off on reforms that worked. more
An Afghan girl in school. (Roger Lemoyne/UN)

Global Education Summit Reveal Shared Goals

Nations share a common interest in boosting high-quality education and harnessing technology for learning. more
A world at every student's fingertips. Image: JamesBrey/iStockPhoto.com.

Best Practices from High-Achieving Nations

What can the U.S. education system learn from nations that out-perform us in international benchmarking tests? Some practical advice from Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond. more
Students play in a temporary classroom at the Juyuan Township Primary School in Dujiangyan, in China's Sichuan Province, on Sept. 5, 2008. (China Photos/Getty Images)

Learning with the World

An Asia Society initiative that brings the lessons from the world's best school systems home. more
American students rank 25th out of 30 countries in math competencies. What can be done to improve student achievement to prepare every young American for a global future? Photo courtesy CSI High School for International Studies.

Are Young Americans Losing their Competitive Edge in the Global Economy?

The academic achievement correlates with the country's ability to remain economically strong. In the US, reform is needed. more
Students in Ulaanbaatar checking collaborating on an XO laptop. Photo: one laptop per child/flickr.com.

'Thinking About Thinking' and One Laptop Per Child

The XO laptop is cheap to manufacture and has the potential to revolutionize primary education around the world. more