The current tumult in the Mexican education arena has deep roots in politics and tradition, but it is latter-day global competition and international measures of student performance that are driving reform efforts. Teacher strikes and demonstrations are not new in Mexico, but issues raised by today's protesting teachers represent a combination of…

U.S. schools today must adapt to life in the global age. In this article, the authors offer an overview of actions that some schools and states have already taken, along with their suggestions for federal action. Sections include: (1) The International Knowledge Gap; (2) Addressing the Need for Global Knowledge; (3) Goals for International…

Rebecca New describes a history of selective enthusiasm for Western European ideas about children, the period of childhood, and the potentials of early care and educational services. She further acknowledges the European origins of many features of contemporary early childhood education, including the prevalence of educational toys, the principles…