All blogs tagged with United States

Understanding the Recent Growth in Remittances to Mexico

Manuel Orozco ˙ May 25, 2023 ˙ Migration, Remittances & Development

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The following note reviews some of the factors driving recent growth in remittances sent to Mexico.Read more +

Charting China’s Diplomatic Ties

Margaret Myers ˙ Aug 18, 2014 ˙ Asia & Latin America

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An infographic by Global Times details China’s complex and multi-layered matrix of diplomatic partnerships. Read more +

Chinese Automakers Shift into High Gear

Paul Shortell ˙ Jul 22, 2014 ˙ Asia & Latin America

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China represents the world’s largest auto market, and in 2009 became the world’s leading auto producer. Read more +

Latin American Perceptions of China

Margaret Myers ˙ Jul 23, 2013 ˙ Asia & Latin America

Majorities in all but six countries surveyed globally think that China will replace the US as the world's leading superpower.Read more +

Teacher Training’s Low Grade

˙ Jul 9, 2013 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Study argues that teacher training programs in the US do not prepare graduates to provide quality primary and secondary education.Read more +

Chinese Blogger Reactions to Chavez Death

Margaret Myers ˙ Mar 7, 2013 ˙ Asia & Latin America

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R) and Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping (L) listen to their respective national anthems during a visit to the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas 18 February 2009. AFP PHOTO/Juan BARRETO (Photo credit should read JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinions of the Venezuelan leader among China’s bloggers are numerous and divided.Read more +

Obama’s Proposals for Education Reform

˙ Feb 22, 2013 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Three key policies for education reform proposed by President Obama during the State of the Union address.Read more +

Modifications to make teachers more accountable

˙ Oct 8, 2012 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Changes to teacher evaluations in New York and Washington are being made in an effort to identify and reward effective teachers.Read more +

Occupy the Classroom

˙ Nov 2, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Article suggests "Occupy Wall Street" movement fueled by rising inequality, and argues expanding early education can reverse the trend.Read more +

Innovative School Leadership Programs

˙ Oct 31, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

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PREAL series reviews three exemplary programs in US that recruit, train, and retain highly qualified principals. Read more +

Joel Klein on The Failure of American Schools

˙ May 31, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

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Article argues that the education system is creating "two Americas" and lists three keys to rebuild the K-12 system.Read more +

Targeting Teacher Tenure

˙ Feb 3, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

Articles explore the growing trend of eliminating teacher tenure in public education in the US. Read more +

Teacher Evaluations in Washington

˙ Jan 21, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

Washington Post editorial on evaluating teachers.Read more +

A lobby for students

˙ Jan 6, 2011 ˙ PREAL Blog

Articles discuss the pros and cons of lobbying group's efforts to create and enforce policies that put students first. Read more +

Gates supports value-added research

˙ Dec 15, 2010 ˙ PREAL Blog

New York Times article discusses new initiative by Gates Foundation to fund research on improving teacher performance evaluation.Read more +