(38 quotes found)
“Like it or not, knowledge of the world is no longer a luxury. Other countries are moving ahead with their educational systems, and it's certainly a competitive advantage for them.”
Michael Levine
“Our teacher education system is not geared up for producing these teachers. We need to figure out some incentives.”
“Learning Chinese is one step we need to be engaged in a global economy. It is time for the United States to really make international education and language a part of U.S. education reform, if we want to compete and respect our colleagues and allies in other countries.”
“Students need to be able to communicate and understand the culture and history of the folks they're going to be working with. Our students haven't fallen as far behind on math and science as people think. Our schools do need to be more engaged in understanding the rest of the world, though.”
“Kids in Vietnam, China, Indonesia and Brazil are doing projects with kids in different parts of the U.S..”
“Great talent used to be the currency. Today it's great PR.”
“Some ideas are so stupid that only intellectuals could believe them”
“A powerful, life changing concept. Well done in every way! As you get clear about yourself, the whole world will become clear around you.”
Contributed by: George Lewis
