The Light Doesn't Shine on the New, But it Illuminates the Path Forward

The light doesn't shine on anything novel. It may look sad, but this is very comforting when facing societal troubles.

People trying to improve their schooling can better deal with problems that have existed since the beginning of society. This is a short list of why education should be a top concern for everyone.

The schools have always taught patriotism. Any country that has done well economically has also spent a lot of money on schooling for its people.

You need to know things beyond what you learn in grade school. Every country tries to give its people a strong sense of connection through its culture.

Before Singapore became a world star in technology, the government put a lot of money into programs that helped kids learn how to use space well. Nowadays, math education in Singapore is seen as a way to help kids become more artistic and intelligent.

Students' brains can better see math problems in real life when they work with them in ways that involve sight and space. It's a good idea to give boys and girls these options.

The problem of educational imbalance still exists, even in countries that try to give their people more chances to learn. It is how educational imbalance kills creativity in places that want their economies to grow.

There needs to be more women in the world's population. Depending on race, financial class, or other demographics, it's also spread out unevenly. People worldwide are so different, even regarding something as simple as language.

Every person on Earth can come up with new ideas. There are many ways that people can help make countries more creative, such as by having an IQ like a genius or by inspiring others to see a problem and work on a solution.

What is the biggest thing that keeps people in towns worldwide from using the skill tools out there? Inequality in schooling, racism, and social exclusion.

People with the relationship and social skills to show information in a way the general public finds interesting are more likely to share their better knowledge.

Our country has flaws, too. Gender, faith, and race have all been problems around the world for thousands of years.

One of the best things about world education is that it helps people find models that work. People can teach you a lot if you don't think you're better than them.


The issue with a nationalist approach to education is that it thinks people from the West know the most. They are the ones giving information instead of getting it.

When they give solutions to problems, they treat people of different races differently, even if the solutions are clear. The world benefits when we emphasize providing high-quality education to everyone.

Every country in the world can teach and learn from each other.

Let's emphasize teaching methods that are more open and forward-thinking. It will not conquer your values and society.