Why does America have such a hard time figuring out 'common sense' Educational changes/initiatives?

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What did you do in school today?: Transforming Classrooms through Social, Academic and Intellectual Engagement

We are proud to announce that the First National Report of CEA’s What did you do in school today? initiative is now available.

What did you do in school today? Transforming Classrooms through Social, Academic and Intellectual Engagement contains research highlights of this student engagement initiative from a survey of 31,000 students in Grades 6-12 in 93 Canadian schools.

Please visit our What did you do in school today? web page to access additional supporting documents and summaries detailing this ground breaking initiative.

Clarification: People to People Ambassadors Program, China Tour

A number of Canadian educators have received invitations to join a tour to the Peoples Republic of China organized by People to People Ambassadors (http://www.peopletopeople.com), a well established and respected U.S. organization that sponsors international exchanges to promote intercultural understanding. It appears that People to People Ambassadors has used some mailing lists with home addresses. These have not been provided by either CEA or the Halifax Regional School Board. We regret both the confusion and concern that this has caused. Although this is a worthy program, it has not been officially endorsed by either CEA or HRSB.

Education Canada's Summer 2009 edition is now available

Our latest issue features several articles that focus on the relationship between public policy and public opinion, and the negative consequences that can arise when these policies are drafted in response to public opinion with little research into their effectiveness.

In Rising Educational Expectations: Trends and Limits in Times of Economic Downturn authors Doug Hart and D.W. Livingstone argue that relying on education spending as a major part of an economic stimulus package would be a mistake because our economic problems are not a result of educational failures. They conclude that “We should support educational investment for the things that it can do, but recognize clearly what it cannot do.”

ÉTUDE ONTARIO/QUÉBEC

ÉTUDE ONTARIO/QUÉBEC is an interprovincial initiative of the Ministries of Education of Ontario and Quebec that examined the use of information technology in the classroom by comparing students’ level of engagement, comprehension and knowledge transfer using two different technologies. In Ontario, students used a digital audiovideo simulation training module on CD-Rom. In Quebec, students collaborated with peers and the teacher through the use of a Knowledge Forum. This comprehensive report details the process and results of this unique interprovincial collaboration. (Available in French only)
News and Events

Announcements: On the Adequacy of Public Education
In a recent survey by Harris/Decima, a public opinion surveyor, a majority of respondents believe that Canada's education system adequately prepares young...
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Posted on June 26, 2009

CEA News: What did you do in school today?: Transforming Classrooms through Social, Academic and Intellectual Engagement
We are proud to announce that the First National Report of CEA’s What did you...
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Posted on June 17, 2009

Research: Gender Perceptions Hold Students Back
A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), finds that gender perceptions hinder the academic pursuits of many...
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Posted on June 1, 2009

Events: Diversity & Equity Leadership -- Starts July 6, 2009
The Diversity & Equity Leadership Institute is a highly interactive and experiential course grounded in adult pedagogy and layered with leading information...
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Initiatives: Youth to Youth
A new website created by the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, aims to guide youth with learning disabilities...
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Posted on May 6, 2009

[Roone]

you talk abt Canada ...Ive been here all my life since birth and I know how USA is...read this book and you will see and will learn
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&...WIoKQOB8UA

http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/web...d%20States

and theres more to it...when it comes to education America still the best but most of the students who achieve a high remarks mostly asian background.