Well, it looks like we are finally done with our taxes this year. One would think we would learn from our experience and start working on them earlier….
In my previous post I talked about my friend’s experience with K-12 education in two countries and the dilemma she faces. Of course there are many factors [...]
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Quality of education and future success
Posted in k-12 education, tagged global workforce, prepare children for the future, quality of education on April 14, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Exploring K-12 education in the US
Posted in k-12 education, tagged education in India, elementary education, relocating on April 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As I continue to explore what K-12 education in the US offers our children, I thought I would share my friend’s experience with elementary school education in the US and India as an illustrative example.
My friend and her husband, like many first generation immigrants in the last decade, came to the US as a result of [...]
K-12 Math Instructional Methods
Posted in k-12 education, tagged Core-Plus Math, Everyday Math, integrated math, K-12 math education, new math and college prep, UCSMP math on March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After reading my last post, a couple of people asked me - “If your daughter is in one of the best school districts in your area, she will get a good, well rounded education, and in the end that’s what really matters. Don’t you think you are overreacting?” Perhaps they are right. It is entirely possible that [...]
K-12 education in the US
Posted in k-12 education, tagged elementary education, elementary math education, k-12 education, math education, problems with math, US educational system, US students achievement on March 25, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Our daughter started first grade last fall. She is enrolled in one of the best public school districts in the Twin Cities area. My husband and I grew up in India and came to the US to attend graduate school in our respective disciplines. While we have considerable knowledge of how higher education systems work [...]
