Tag Archives: politics

New Global Education Trends

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Higher education funding Increase in academies Focus on English Baccalaureate (EBacc) Teacher training reform Raise the age of participation Rethinking Education Strategy Online Education You Tube Education Channels March Towards Knowledge Society Sociological Model of Education

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Nation State:Fundamental Unit of Political Power

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Agressive Nationalism is, on the whole, seen as a bad thing, but the nation state is the fundamental unit of political power in the world so it’s worth examining some of the issues with it. The nation state is a … Continue reading →

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Important Links for Common Core Educators

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Jasmine Hall Educators across the nation are working hard this summer to begin developing updated curricula that will fit into the new Common Core State Standards, which will be fully applied in 45 U.S. states (Texas, Alaska, … Continue reading →

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Nations Showing the Way Forward in Online Education

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by  Linda Ross Online education is quickly becoming a major phenomenon around the world. The ease and convenience it offers learners appeal to people just about everywhere, especially those who are trying to balance work, family, and other obligations … Continue reading →

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