Author: Martin Donnellan

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EDUCATION CHINA

‘A few months into my post as Western Co-Principal of Shanghai United International School my Chinese Co-Principal offered an observation which has stuck with me since as incorporating a wealth of meaning in a seemingly simple statement. This colleague was a lady of perspicacity and wisdom with whom I had established a great professional relationship…
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DISCERNMENT – the overarching requisite for successful schooling and life in this century.

There has long been discussion as to what should be taught and learned in schools, how it should be taught and applied in life. In the early years of this century the discussion is no less relevant. I was reminded of this recently as I reflected on two conversations with prospective parents from very different…
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