[This piece was originally published in the Asia Times] The media are once again ablaze with misinformation against China, this time on its supposed attempts to eradicate the Mongolian language from Inner Mongolia. A recent piece by Antonio Graceffo, an American economist and author based in Ulaanbaatar, in the Diplomat is an excellent introduction: In August, the … [Read more...] about More Misinformation and Disinformation over China – this Time Over Education Policy in Inner Mongolia
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Shaun Rein on Education, Inflation, and Other Issues
In light of several recent posts we have had relating to Shaun Rein (see, e.g., this one on how to mend relations between West and China), I thought some of us might actually want to meet someone with intelligent things to say ... face to face. Here is a recent video of Shaun on CNBC sharing some his observations on current events in China. On a blog, this is as close as we … [Read more...] about Shaun Rein on Education, Inflation, and Other Issues
A bombshell at the WSJ by Amy Chua: “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior”
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”
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
Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (III): Teacher and Parent Roles in Education
Question: In your opinion, are teachers in the US given enough latitude to teach effectively? IDEA (a law for programs for students with disabilities), Title I (a part of a law for programs for economically disadvantaged students), our equal opportunity laws and even, to a certain extent, the No Child Left Behind law, as well as many other laws and influences have created a … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (III): Teacher and Parent Roles in Education