Thomas Friedman (The World is Flat) uses his NY Times (editorial) to compare international educational practices. In this piece, he examines the progressive educational methods of Singapore.
Message to America: They are not racing us to the bottom. They are racing us to the top.
I find it interesting that Friedman seems to address his comments to parents as much as teachers. Perhaps his international perspective suggests not only an increased urgency for school reform, but also an expanded view of whom should feel the responsibility for this change.
