First of all, Amy Chua is a professor at Yale Law School and author of a number of books. Her daughters are already accomplished musicians. By all accounts, her family epitomizes an American dream come true. Her article, "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior" in the WSJ has already elicited 2700+ comments, probably a new record for the paper. Let's just say, there are many … [Read more...] about A bombshell at the WSJ by Amy Chua: “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior”
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“Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves”
I was really moved by the following images, from Hunan Province's Chaping township where the region is hit by a severe cold storm. The images appeared today in China Daily, entitled, "Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves." … [Read more...] about “Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves”
The Open CourseWare Consortium: Help Make Education Free
Project Hope is one of my favorite organizations, because it brings education to the rural poor of China. Education is the biggest social equalizer, unlocking opportunities to higher paying jobs for those who are otherwise destined for a life of destitution. At a more macro level between nation states, education is a equalizer too. In that context, there is a equalizer … [Read more...] about The Open CourseWare Consortium: Help Make Education Free
PISA 2009 and Education in a competitive world
I remember an interview on Charlie Rose of Bill Gates about globalization few years ago. This was around the time when Thomas Friedman wrote his famous book, "The World is Flat." Gates made the comment that in a flat world, everyone will be competing for the right to work. There are no such jobs reserved for anyone. Certainly there are certain jobs reserved for within each … [Read more...] about PISA 2009 and Education in a competitive world
希望工程 (Project Hope), bringing education to China’s rural poor
There is no gift better than the gift of education. As 2010 is soon coming to a close, some of you may be considering where to make donations. My favorite charity is the China Youth Development Foundation's Project Hope (希望工程). In terms of scale and impact, it is one of the top charities in the world. In recognition for how critical Project Hope is to alleviating poverty in … [Read more...] about 希望工程 (Project Hope), bringing education to China’s rural poor