Opinion: Why Other Countries Teach Kids Better
Wednesday, 18 December 2013 | by Pat's Picks
The New York Times Editorial Board says the U.S. should look overseas to see why other countries are doing a better job educating their students. The Times looks at Finland’s rigorous teacher training, Canada’s school funding system and Shanghai China’s moves to eliminate the disparity between strong schools and weak schools. The Editorial Board says America’s status as a world economic power is threatened by our students’ lack of competitiveness.
SOURCE: New York Times