Student Assessment

The Country's Most Ambitious Digital Learning Project

Bill Tucker | Posted 04.01.2012

Bill Tucker

Amidst the cool technology demonstrations, shiny gadgets, and debates about online learning, it's essential not to overlook the country's most expensive -- and perhaps most ambitious -- initiative to use digital technology.

The Global Search for Education: More from Norway

C. M. Rubin | Posted 03.11.2012

C. M. Rubin

Today, with the help of Kirsten Sivesind, and Principal Bjorn Bolstad, the faculty and students of the Ringstabekk Skole in Barum, a suburb of Oslo, we can gain education insights into how a model Norwegian public school is addressing skills needed in the 21st century.

The Global Search for Education: A Look at a Finnish School

C. M. Rubin | Posted 01.01.2012

C. M. Rubin

If you thought you knew everything about the remarkable transformation of Finland's schools from mediocre to one of the top performing school systems in the world, think again.

The Global Search for Education: India Time

C. M. Rubin | Posted 08.21.2011

C. M. Rubin

"Our problems right now in India are different to those of more developed nations. India has a poor education system. However, our society values education more than anything."

Waking Up to the Need for Education Reform

Amb. Karen Kornbluh | Posted 05.25.2011

Amb. Karen Kornbluh

Today's Sputnik challenge isn't one that scientists can address in a laboratory; parents, teachers, principals and community leaders all need information so they can do their part.