The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way
Amanda Ripley
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Education Family & Kids
Can we transform the face of education by looking at global examples?
How does the Finnish education system manage to maintain high standards and equality, and can these lessons be applied to the US?
What if the secret to improving education lies not in more technology, but in boosting the prestige of the teaching profession?
Can we learn from countries like South Korea, Poland, and Finland to reshape the way subjects like math are taught and perceived in the US?
Let's explore what can make our education system better.
Can we transform the face of education by looking at global examples?
How does the Finnish education system manage to maintain high standards and equality, and can these lessons be applied to the US?
What if the secret to improving education lies not in more technology, but in boosting the prestige of the teaching profession?
Can we learn from countries like South Korea, Poland, and Finland to reshape the way subjects like math are taught and perceived in the US?
Let's explore what can make our education system better.
Key Ideas
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#1
Can Andreas Schleicher's PISA Test Transform Global Education Systems?
01 Jan 1970
02:32
02:32
#2
From Oklahoma to Finland: A Small-Town Girl's Pursuit of World-Class Education
01 Jan 1970
01:44
01:44
#3
Can the World's Smartest Country Foster a Love for Learning Over High Test Scores?
01 Jan 1970
02:20
02:20
#4
Overcoming the American Burden: A New Perspective on Math Education from Poland and Korea
01 Jan 1970
02:47
02:47
#5
Could Finland's High-Prestige Teaching Profession be the Secret to Revolutionizing Education Worldwide?
01 Jan 1970
01:46
01:46
#6
Education Systems Uncovered: A Tale of Minnesota, Busan, and the Global Quest for Academic Drive
01 Jan 1970
02:39
02:39
#7
Can Education Reform Turn a War-Torn City into a Beacon of Hope?
01 Jan 1970
01:51
01:51
#8
Redefining Education: A Comparative Study of US, Finnish and South Korean Systems
01 Jan 1970
02:09
02:09
#9
Could Millionaire Teachers Be the Future of Global Education?
01 Jan 1970
02:31
02:31
#10
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:05
03:05
About Author
Amanda Ripley is an investigative journalist and author, known for her insightful analysis on human behavior and public policy. In her book "The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way," Ripley explores the education systems of countries with high-performing students. Through the narratives of American exchange students and rigorous research, she uncovers the teaching methods and cultural attitudes that contribute to educational excellence globally. Ripley's work in this book has been widely praised for its depth and thought-provoking examination of what it takes to create smarter, more prepared students.
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