Excellence in Action 2009 - Allies in the International Education Arms Race

Excellence in education is the only sure path to success in the increasingly competitive 21st century economy. Thankfully, it is not a zero sum game. As the national movement for reform grows in numbers, results and momentum, more and more American leaders are looking across borders and oceans for the best ideas in education from around the globe. Hear foreign experts and the world's most innovative practitioners share cutting-edge catalysts for dramatically improving student learning. Lead Panelist: Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida Panelists: • Peje Emilsson, Founder and Chairman, Kunskapsskolan Education Sweden • Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, and Minister for Social Inclusion, Commonwealth of Australia • James Tooley, Professor of Education Policy, Newcastle University