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Osaka, here we come!
We are on the plane and on our way to Osaka. More to follow here with a daily update! Happy Trails with 28 members of the Class of 2017!
Posted in 21st Century Skills, academic excellence in elementary schools, education, Japan 2017
Tagged Class of 2017, global education, Japan 2017, school, Seven Hills School
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Book: Excellent Sheep by William Deresiewicz
The main thesis of his book is about the value of a liberal arts education and whether the students coming our of Ivy League schools are “excellent sheep” or not. The reactions he is receiving around Ivy League campuses are … Continue reading
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Tagged education 2014, educational leadership, global education
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Remembering and Connecting Things Past and Now, Local and Global
Over the past month my thoughts have often turned to China as I recall an episode, a visit or a conversation while traveling with Tuxedo Park School’s 9th graders to Shanghai, Xi’An and Beijing. It is interesting to me that … Continue reading
Shanghai, April 3, 2012
Our last day! Our resourceful guide, Jacky, suggested a visit to a water village about one hour of the city. We were up and packed and had breakfast and checked out by 8 am. We drove to Zhu jiao ju … Continue reading
Shanghai, April 2, 2012
This day was pretty spectacular. Breakfast in our very nice hotel was followed by a trip to the Jade Buddha Temple. We arrived with services happening, and many monks and worshippers we’re among the throngs of visitors. Today and tomorrow … Continue reading
Xi’An March 30, 2012
As our guide, Jacky, said, today we moved our home from Beijing to Xi’An. Students had two choices for the morning: enjoy a relaxing morning and be ready to leave for the airport by 10am OR be up and packed … Continue reading
Beijing March 29, 2012
The Great Wall was the setting for our morning activities. What an amazing experience! We drove the hour to get to the Badaling Gate. Students were given two route options, easy or hard. They all chose the harder route. That’s … Continue reading
Beijing 28, 2012
Today we had an amazing day after a brief night of sleep. Our day began with a full breakfast buffet, followed by an introduction to our Beijing guide, Kai. Kai and Jacky took us to some magical places, beginning with … Continue reading
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