CGTN America – Full Frame: Excellence in EducationCGTN America…

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CGTN America – Full Frame: Excellence in EducationCGTN America –

Published June 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM (Updated June 17, 2024 at 1:12 PM)
Source: https://america.cgtn.com/2024/06/15/full-frame-excellence-in-education

Education is a priority for parents everywhere around the world. In times of AI, experts are seeking the best tools for teaching and for promoting critical thinking in students.

The state of education and the tools for better learning

Nearly 700,000 students take the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test. Its most recent report found that reading and science have been on a downward trajectory for the past decade. Between 2018 and 2022, performance in math across the countries tested fell by a record 15 points. COVID has only made things worse. During the pandemic, students on average were behind three quarters of a year in Math and half a year in Reading. But there is hope as Andreas Schleicher discusses with Mike Walter. Schleicher is the Director for Education and Skills, at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Innovation and recently developed technology bring new tools to the field of education.

Watch the videos:

Critical thinking in the times of AI || Andreas Schleicher

Excellence in education in China and the joy of teaching

Teacher collaboration and the importance of learning math | Education expert Charlie Stripp

Read the article: https://america.cgtn.com/2024/06/15/full-frame-excellence-in-education

From our FWE event: Raising the Bar on Math Education – Lessons from Near and Far (Click to read more & watch the entire event)

In The News

Hong Kong Education Secretary Christine Choi Visits New York,…

June 19, 2024November 14, 2024

Hong Kong Education Secretary Christine Choi Visits New York, Supports FWE’s Global Education Initiatives.

New York, May 31, 2024 – Christine Choi, Secretary for Education of Hong Kong, visited New
York on May 31, 2024, accompanied by Dr. Rebecca Maynard, Trustee Professor at the
University of Pennsylvania and Chair of FWE’s Academic Planning Committee, who
represented FWE’s leadership visited Teachers College Community School (TCCS) and met its
principal, Ms. Michelle Verdiner. She learned about the school’s child-centered learning
environment and its participation in New York City’s Algebra for All initiative, which prepares
students to master algebraic concepts and skills by the end of eighth grade.

On the same day, Dr. Choi met with members of the Forum for World Education (FWE) Committee to discuss sustainable education development and the challenges and opportunities ahead. She also discussed issues related to primary and secondary mathematics education and mathematics teacher training with Dr. Yvonne Lai, an expert in mathematical knowledge for teaching and Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

During her visit, Secretary Choi expressed strong support for the FWE World Education Forum
and the upcoming conference in Switzerland. She highlighted the importance of collaboration
between FWE and UNESCO in advancing global education initiatives.
Secretary Choi’s itinerary included attending the International School Headmasters’ Conference,
where she emphasized several key outcomes:

Highlighting the importance of the Forum for World Education, Secretary Choi
met Mr. Edward Shanahan, former headmaster of Choate and founding principal of Keystone
Academy. She expressed a desire for future international school headmasters’ forums to be
held in Hong Kong, showcasing the city’s commitment to global educational dialogue.
Voicing her enthusiastic support for the FWE conference in Switzerland, where
she has been invited to deliver a keynote speech.
Promoting math education in Hong Kong, Secretary Choi showed significant
interest in collaborating with FWE on initiatives involving Shanghai, London, New York, and
Hong Kong.
Discussing plans to organize an international school headmasters’ roundtable in
Hong Kong, focusing on international school curriculum development.
Extending heartfelt gratitude to Secretary Choi for her participation in FWE
discussions and thanking Teachers College for arranging the visit to TCCS.

Secretary Choi’s visit underscores the ongoing collaboration between Hong Kong and
international educational bodies to foster innovative and inclusive education strategies
worldwide.

Link to article: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202406/03/P2024060300200

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