Sir Ken Robinson is a widely recognized global leader in efforts to transform education. To launch the New York Times new Learning section, the publication asked him 7 questions about the state of education in the U.S. and throughout the world. His thoughtful answers can be found here.
A third wave in education and training has arrived. The level of preparation that worked in the first two waves—adding more time to education early in life—does not seem sufficient in the 21st-century economy. Instead the third wave is likely to be marked by continual training throughout a person’s lifetime—to keep current in a career, to learn how to complement rising levels of automation, and to gain skills for new work.
The spate of teacher strikes over the past few months has pushed the debate about salaries to the forefront. Ever wondered how much teachers are paid – or underpaid - by state? Herein lies a handy calculator to satisfy your curiosity.
When did America decide that preschool should be boring routines performed within classroom walls? Learn about the world of nature preschools.
There are now many ways to nurture gifted children – and it’s never been a more important time to do so.
With San Quentin leading the charge, California has fast become a national model for prison system educational reform.