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The Learning Curve
The Learning Curve

OECD’s Andreas Schleicher on PISA & K-12 Global Education

This week on The Learning Curve, Gerard and guest cohost Dr. Jay Greene interview Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, on understanding the links among education, skills, and innovation for students worldwide. Mr. Schleicher discusses the Cold War challenges that arrived with the launch of Sputnik; globalization and competitiveness; and how international testing has improved our understanding of educational performance. He also addresses the wider learning loss, educational impact, and financial implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global K-12 education and competition among nations. Stories of the Week Jay pointed to a story in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that underscores the move toward greater school choice across the country. Gov.
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Gerard Robinson
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Pioneer Institute