The Smart Kids Club
I’m excited to tell you about a new book I’m working on. The working title is, THE SMART KIDS CLUB: How other countries saved their schools (and taught their kids to think). It will be published by Simon & Schuster. And it means that I will spend the next year on a round-the-world quest to discover the answers.
It’s a book about real people doing remarkable things around the world—but also about America’s competitiveness in a global economy that has changed radically.
To do this, I’m following three American teenagers who are currently embedded in countries with public schools that have far superior results than ours—from Finland to South Korea. I cannot wait to introduce you to these kids—all of whom have bravely left their American high schools to spend a year studying and living abroad.
Through them, I am learning what it would be like if America could do what a dozen other countries have done—and find a way to educate all kids to high standards, regardless of how much money their parents earn or where they live.
As I head out on this adventure, I’ll be posting updates and sharing what I discover along the way. You can follow my adventure on Twitter @smartkidsbook.
For now, here are two stories that I’ve already written about the best schools in the world:
The Atlantic Magazine: America vs. the World Dec 2010
Slate: Brilliance in a Box—the Best Classrooms in the World Oct 2010
More updates soon!
crystal said on February 24, 2011 at 10:54 am
From what I have read online about education in countries that perform the best, it seems that a lot of support comes form the parents who also have very high expectations. A lot of emphasis is also placed on children continuously practising until they are able to understand.
Susan said on March 03, 2011 at 3:59 pm
When I was in highschool, I spent several months learning abroad in France (Aix en Province specifically) as part of a foreign exchange program. Even though my hometown highschool was well funded, it was nothing in comparison to how well provided for the kids in my French school were, especially in the arts and music. With that in mind, I’m very eager to see the results of your endeavors.
Susan - <a >Cosmetology Schools</a> Writer
hester said on March 27, 2011 at 11:10 pm
I’d be happy for England to leave Adil alone for another 9 months, let him develop as a spinner for Yorks
iphone said on July 09, 2011 at 6:00 am
THE SMART KIDS CLUB is a must check stuff.
as7ab3rb said on July 14, 2011 at 11:50 am
thank you
I spent several months learning abroad in France
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