In a globalized world, look to global examples...

Very interesting articles about, perhaps, where we should be looking for guidance....

http://www.learningfirst.org/teachers-we-trust-interview-finnish-education-expert-reijo-laukkanen

http://www.iptv.org/iowajournal/story.cfm/447

http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/148771.html

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/1995/10/18/07finkel.h15.html

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/4031805.stm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sharon-higgins/why-do-the-education-refo_1_b_775087.html