Dr. Fred Mednick Founder, Teachers Without Borders Johns Hopkins University

1. Dr. Fred Mednick Founder, Teachers Without Borders Johns Hopkins University Inter-American Council for Integral Development MeetingINNOVATION IN EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING February 25, 2014

2. Research Findings on Innovation in Teaching Brains are evenly distributed, but education is not Research (some timely, some new) can change all that

3. 65 Million Teachers They’ve always been multipliers; many have embraced technology and they’re getting connected. While the world raises expectations for teachers, teachers expect the world to pay attention • They flourish in settings in which they can share resources and connect to each other. • Putting accessible content and teacher communities together can demonstrate impacts at far less cost

4. Research Conclusions on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 1. STEM is not a race for the best score, but a plan for real learning 2. Short-term fixes are causing long-term problems • STEM addresses issues of inequality • STEM stimulates problem solving • STEM contributes to positive school climate 3. STEM is connected to development

5. HAITI: Teacher Education for Community Development: Certification

6. OAS-TWB Collaborations That Match the Research • Building Capacity for Teaching and Learning • Removing Barriers to Access • ICT for Development • Inter-American Teacher Education Network

7. SAFE SCHOOLS: Building a Climate of Achievement in Latin America

8. Innovation and Global Educational Leadership • Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering • Networks for Sharing and Mentorship • Community Development • Local Educational Leadership

9. Organization of American States • Connects education and development • Convenes stakeholders • Builds capacity where it matters most A catalyst of change, a beacon of hope, a model for the world

10. THANK YOU Dr. Fred Mednick fred.mednick@jhu.edu | fred@twb.org 206-356-4731