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I am pleased to invite you to participate in the seventh annual International Education Week, November 13-17, 2006, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State. This year’s theme, International Education: Engaging in Global Partnerships and Opportunities, presents a golden opportunity to focus on what it takes to create new partnerships and seize new opportunities in the 21st century.
It all starts with a quality education.Education is a shared value around the world and the foundation of our children’s future. The political and economic strength of our country can be measured by the education of our citizens. That’s why the closing of the achievement gap is more than just a domestic issue, it’s a global imperative.The goal of the No Child Left Behind Act is to ensure that our schools give every child in America a quality education through Graduation Day.
Earlier this year, the President proposed the American Competitiveness Initiative to ensure that our students develop the 21st century skills they need to compete and thrive in the competitive global economy. And our National Security Language Initiative would help our students communicate across borders with potential friends and partners.More than ever, success in the world depends on what you know, not where you live.
Technology has leveled the playing field and “flattened” the world. It has showed the value of math, science and other subjects in high demand across the globe. And it has illustrated the importance of foreign languages in communicating and forming partnerships with citizens from other cultures and countries.This year I have been very fortunate to participate in some very productive and forward-looking discussions with my international partners in the education field.
While visiting India this year, I was struck by the bonds between our nations, beginning with the importance placed on education by government, business and civic leaders. In Russia, I had the privilege of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with my counterpart to expand cooperation and create new exchanges to give our students the skills they need to succeed.Education teaches more than students.
It teaches all of us to see beyond our borders and boundaries, both real and imagined. It teaches us to overcome stereotypes and appreciate cultures other than our own. In so doing, it gives us hope for a brighter future by advancing freedom, opportunity and understanding.These are exciting and opportunity-filled times for America.
We are committed to engaging all students in this effort to build global partner ships and create new opportunities. By strengthening our students’ skills, we do more than keep pace with our competitors. We continue America’s tradition of leadership and innovation. And we continue to be a beacon of opportunity to the rest of the world. International Education Week 2006 is a time to commemorate and celebrate these shared values that transcend borders.
It all starts with a quality education.Education is a shared value around the world and the foundation of our children’s future. The political and economic strength of our country can be measured by the education of our citizens. That’s why the closing of the achievement gap is more than just a domestic issue, it’s a global imperative.The goal of the No Child Left Behind Act is to ensure that our schools give every child in America a quality education through Graduation Day.
Earlier this year, the President proposed the American Competitiveness Initiative to ensure that our students develop the 21st century skills they need to compete and thrive in the competitive global economy. And our National Security Language Initiative would help our students communicate across borders with potential friends and partners.More than ever, success in the world depends on what you know, not where you live.
Technology has leveled the playing field and “flattened” the world. It has showed the value of math, science and other subjects in high demand across the globe. And it has illustrated the importance of foreign languages in communicating and forming partnerships with citizens from other cultures and countries.This year I have been very fortunate to participate in some very productive and forward-looking discussions with my international partners in the education field.
While visiting India this year, I was struck by the bonds between our nations, beginning with the importance placed on education by government, business and civic leaders. In Russia, I had the privilege of signing a Memorandum of Understanding with my counterpart to expand cooperation and create new exchanges to give our students the skills they need to succeed.Education teaches more than students.
It teaches all of us to see beyond our borders and boundaries, both real and imagined. It teaches us to overcome stereotypes and appreciate cultures other than our own. In so doing, it gives us hope for a brighter future by advancing freedom, opportunity and understanding.These are exciting and opportunity-filled times for America.
We are committed to engaging all students in this effort to build global partner ships and create new opportunities. By strengthening our students’ skills, we do more than keep pace with our competitors. We continue America’s tradition of leadership and innovation. And we continue to be a beacon of opportunity to the rest of the world. International Education Week 2006 is a time to commemorate and celebrate these shared values that transcend borders.
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