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- E3 Civic High hosts internationally renowned educational futurist Dr. Yong Zhao - KUSI October 9, 2018KUSIE3 Civic High hosts internationally renowned educational futurist Dr. Yong ZhaoKUSIYong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas. He is also a professorial fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Health and Education Policy, Victoria University in Australia as well as a Global ...
- One Test Labels 30 Million Chinese Kids Failures. That Must End - Sixth Tone October 8, 2018Sixth ToneOne Test Labels 30 Million Chinese Kids Failures. That Must EndSixth ToneIn “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon,” University of Kansas professor Yong Zhao suggests that the Chinese government emphasizes individual effort, and makes students believe that excellence only comes from their nuli — diligence. Instead of leveling ...
- Madrid-based Lingokids secures $7.3 million to improve its early childhood English learning platform - EU-Startups (press release) (blog) October 2, 2018EU-Startups (press release) (blog)Madrid-based Lingokids secures $7.3 million to improve its early childhood English learning platformEU-Startups (press release) (blog)Lingokids, the English language learning platform for early childhood, has raised $6 million in a series A round of funding led by Holtzbrinck Ventures, with participation from existing investors JME Venture Capital, Sabadell Ventures, Big Sur ...and […]
- Policy expert writes 'What Works May Hurt,' detailing side effects in education - KU Today June 26, 2018KU TodayPolicy expert writes 'What Works May Hurt,' detailing side effects in educationKU TodayLAWRENCE — Penicillin may help save your life, or it might cause a severe allergic reaction. An educational intervention may help students boost reading scores, but it may also make them hate reading. Side effects are a well-known phenomenon in ...
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[…] Zhao has also posted his slide presentation here, and sample chapters of his new book. And he expanded on it in an Education Week commentary, Doublethink: The […]
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