Burroughs Wellcome Fund President John Burris has a wonderful editorial in the most recent issue of Science Magazine. Key to school improvement, he writes, is a commitment to value and trust teachers, the most important part of any education system.
Great Turnout in Duplin County
We are recruiting health and policy leaders for our upcoming Latino Initiative program and nearly 20 interested people joined us to learn more at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville.
A Good Education for Every Child: Finland’s goal
Education scholar Pasi Sahlberg, whom we met on our “Learning from Finland” program in fall of 2011, tells The Atlantic what is at the heart of Finland’s educational success: “Finland’s dream was that we want to have a good public education for every child regardless of where they go to school or what kind of families [...]
Higher Education Lessons from Abroad
Columbia University’s The Hechinger Report is focusing on international education and provides a fascinating look at higher education abroad and what lessons we in the United States might learn.
Recruitment Underway for Latino Health Coalition 2012 Program
Recruitment is underway for health care and policy leaders interested in taking an intensive look at health, social work and outreach programs in Mexico.
NC Teachers Launch International School Partnerships with China
Thirty-eight North Carolina educators from 14 schools have returned from a unique international school partnership program in China.
“Prevention” not “Intervention” is Hallmark of Finnish Education
We are pleased to announce a new publication: “Learning from Finland.” Author John Dornan captures ten recommendations for improving NC schools.
Welcome, Adam Hartzell
We are pleased to welcome Adam Hartzell, our new executive director. An attorney and former executive director of InterAct, Adam will begin leading the Center for International Understanding on January 9, 2012.
Leading Senator says NC and China Economies are Entertwined
Sen. Pete Brunstetter has written a thoughtful news article about our program in China last month. His conclusion: “In the end, although there are still many questions that I have about our relationship with China, I came away impressed that the economies of China and North Carolina are intertwined. . .
International Students Contribute $304 Million Annually to NC Economy
The annual Open Doors survey is out and shows a 5% increase in the number of international students studying in North Carolina colleges and universities.
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