The document discusses the educational differences between the U.S. and China, focusing on the achievement gap and the importance of educational standards and accountability. It highlights the role of innovation in education and critiques the Chinese education system's reliance on high-stakes testing while emphasizing the value placed on individuality and opportunity in the U.S. The author argues for mutual learning between the two systems, stressing the need for adaptation to the evolving global landscape and communication advancements.

1. Young Zhao

2. About the Author Raised in China Has taught in China Currently Education Professor at Michigan State Purpose of Text Achievement Gap Differences between U.S. and Chinese Systems Education’s role in the 21 st Century

3. The Gap Racial Achievement Gap International Performance Gap The Current Answer Standards Based Reforms No Child Left Behind

4. "Accountability is an exercise in hope. When we raise academic standards children raise their academic sights. When children are regularly tested, teachers know where and how to improve. When scores are known to parents, parents are empowered to push for change. When accountability for our schools is real, the results for our children are real." George W. Bush U.S. Department of education , 2002

5. Racial Gap Not defined by race but rather by poverty International Gap 1964 – First FIMS international test given Keith Baker in 2007 ran an analysis of the economic predictions those scores made 40 years later. A negative correlation exists

7. 1957 Sputnik The Russians NDEA First Federal tinkering

8. 1983 Nation at Risk 1984 budget halved Fear Japan

9. "Bring God back into the classroom. Encourage tuition tax credits for families using private schools. Support vouchers. Leave the primary responsibility for education to parents. And please abolish that abomination, the Department of Education"

10. Standardized Tests AYP Stringent Outcomes

11. "Being able to reduce the quality of education to some kind of score that allows comparison across different states appeals to the public in a simplistic fashion. It is misleading, but immensely popular. " page 33

12. 1/131 on the 2007-2008 competitive index 2/3 of the 300,000 patents issued in 2002 went to the U.S. From 1983-2006 our per capita income went from $9,494 to $26,352 1993 – 2003 number of college grads increased 40%

13. "Although not perfect, the United States is perhaps one of the few countries in the world where individuals are so-valued. To a much greater degree than others in the world, American have espoused the belief of Albert Einstein that, "all that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual ". page

14. Value of the Individuality Strength in Diversity

15. "Although not perfect, the United States is perhaps one of the few countries in the world where individuals are so-valued. To a much greater degree than others in the world, American have espoused the belief of Albert Einstein that, "all that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual ". page 47

17. 2004-2007 Values Survey 82% of Americans want an interesting job 42% what an important job 18% of Chinese want an interesting job 23% of Chinese want an important job

18. Premiere Wen’s Anxiety November 2006 meeting with Qian Xuessen Lack of innovation on the part of Chinese students Innovation = progress and profitability

19. How to teach innovation? Chinas Patent Office In invention category 72% of patents went to foreigners and 5.4% to the native Chinese

20. 1. Access 2. Success of Graduates

21. Keju Exam Began in 605 AD Focused on memorizing Confucian Classics Only method of mobility Gaoko College entrance exam began in 70s Until 2005 the only determinant for entry Still determines mobility – citizenship system

22. Gaofeng – dineng: high scores low ability Teenage depression / suicide Obesity on the Rise IELTS – China below the average for nations with 8 years of English. 5.45 / 9 average. 6 needed by most companies.

23. World is changing for both cultures Communication is Instant / Cheap Trade increases Population mobility Immigration and Emigration

24. Web 2.0 has led to incredible technology growth Where does virtual and real begin and end. New opportunities Online economy Communication changes Traditional model upended Gold farming / ebay/ esports

27. What do we need to know? America’s egocentric perception. We all need each other: Global Village Cooperation over Competition

28. Systems can learn from each other. 21 st Century Skills Their world is not our world Policy choices often have unintended consequences

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