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Research paper thumbnail of EDUCATING CALIFORNIA'S ENGLISH LEARNERS Chula Vista's Expansion of Dual Language Programs in an Era of English-Only Policies Acknowledgments This work would not have been possible without the generous support of the Heising-Simons and McKnight Foundations. Special thanks to

from the San Diego County Office of Education provided valuable information on the district. Than... more from the San Diego County Office of Education provided valuable information on the district. Thanks to New America colleagues Elena Silva and Janie Tankard Carnock for reviewing the paper and to Anthony Hanna for research and transcription support. Tyler Richardett provided layout and communication support. Much appreciation to Ruby Takanishi for her feedback on an earlier draft and help connecting me with the district. About New America New America is committed to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the Digital Age. We generate big ideas, bridge the gap between technology and policy, and curate broad public conversation. We combine the best of a policy research institute, technology laboratory, public forum, media platform, and a venture capital fund for ideas. We are a distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists who believe deeply in the possibility of American renewal. Find out more at newamerica.org/our-story...

Research paper thumbnail of Transitioning schools to global 21st century learning environments : three California elementary schools' approaches

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparative Analysis of 21st Century Schools in the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China

Frontiers in Education Technology

This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The Pe... more This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The People's Republic of China, in order to understand how both educational systems are preparing students to thrive in the global workplace. The study 1) delineates skill sets needed for success in the new economy, 2) identifies and reports on the instructional findings within seven schools in China and seven schools in the United States that describe themselves as preparing students for the 21st century workplace, 3) compares findings between schools studied in both countries, and 4) ends with suggestions for policymakers and school systems wishing to improve student preparedness for the global workplace.

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparative Analysis of 21st Century Schools in the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China

Frontiers in Education Technology, Jan 7, 2019

This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The Pe... more This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The People's Republic of China, in order to understand how both educational systems are preparing students to thrive in the global workplace. The study 1) delineates skill sets needed for success in the new economy, 2) identifies and reports on the instructional findings within seven schools in China and seven schools in the United States that describe themselves as preparing students for the 21st century workplace, 3) compares findings between schools studied in both countries, and 4) ends with suggestions for policymakers and school systems wishing to improve student preparedness for the global workplace.

Research paper thumbnail of EDUCATING CALIFORNIA'S ENGLISH LEARNERS Chula Vista's Expansion of Dual Language Programs in an Era of English-Only Policies Acknowledgments This work would not have been possible without the generous support of the Heising-Simons and McKnight Foundations. Special thanks to

from the San Diego County Office of Education provided valuable information on the district. Than... more from the San Diego County Office of Education provided valuable information on the district. Thanks to New America colleagues Elena Silva and Janie Tankard Carnock for reviewing the paper and to Anthony Hanna for research and transcription support. Tyler Richardett provided layout and communication support. Much appreciation to Ruby Takanishi for her feedback on an earlier draft and help connecting me with the district. About New America New America is committed to renewing American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the Digital Age. We generate big ideas, bridge the gap between technology and policy, and curate broad public conversation. We combine the best of a policy research institute, technology laboratory, public forum, media platform, and a venture capital fund for ideas. We are a distinctive community of thinkers, writers, researchers, technologists, and community activists who believe deeply in the possibility of American renewal. Find out more at newamerica.org/our-story...

Research paper thumbnail of Transitioning schools to global 21st century learning environments : three California elementary schools' approaches

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparative Analysis of 21st Century Schools in the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China

Frontiers in Education Technology

This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The Pe... more This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The People's Republic of China, in order to understand how both educational systems are preparing students to thrive in the global workplace. The study 1) delineates skill sets needed for success in the new economy, 2) identifies and reports on the instructional findings within seven schools in China and seven schools in the United States that describe themselves as preparing students for the 21st century workplace, 3) compares findings between schools studied in both countries, and 4) ends with suggestions for policymakers and school systems wishing to improve student preparedness for the global workplace.

Research paper thumbnail of A Comparative Analysis of 21st Century Schools in the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China

Frontiers in Education Technology, Jan 7, 2019

This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The Pe... more This study investigated schools in the two largest global economies, the United States and The People's Republic of China, in order to understand how both educational systems are preparing students to thrive in the global workplace. The study 1) delineates skill sets needed for success in the new economy, 2) identifies and reports on the instructional findings within seven schools in China and seven schools in the United States that describe themselves as preparing students for the 21st century workplace, 3) compares findings between schools studied in both countries, and 4) ends with suggestions for policymakers and school systems wishing to improve student preparedness for the global workplace.

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