FWE holds 1st annual conference at OECD HQ, eyes future of global education

Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands focused on recognizing children's innovation to include their opinions in designing the education system as "a good teaching method should not only help kids but also supports adults."

"We are entering a new era of comprehensive informatization, "said Wang Guangfa, Chairman of Fazheng Group and principal of Beijing Royal School. "To cope with the sluggish global economic growth and the widening wealth gap, as well as global warming and regional upheaval, we need to shoulder the mission and responsibility in education and add more impetus to reforms in education in the future."

Near two dozens of young future leaders from 17 countries appeared at the forum engaging in discussions about their demand and expectations for education innovation, and challenges encountered in school and employment with business and education leaders including Jack Ma, Founder of Jack Ma Foundation, Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior Chairman of CP Group in Thailand and Dr. Pam Grossman, Dean of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.

The two-day forum has attracted wide attention from the education, economy, culture and arts sectors, as well as, international organisations like UNESCO, policy makers, and many universities and non-profit organisations from around the world.

More than 10 panel discussions were hosted during the two-day forum offering insights on education innovation and economic development over the next decade. Panel discussions at the first FWE forum were hosted by China CCTV's Tian Wei and former UK Diplomat Tom Fletcher.

The Forum for World Education (FWE) is a US-based non-profit organization launched this year. It is committed to promoting global economic growth through educational innovation and helping disadvantaged groups gain access and equality.

Topics that are at the core of FWE's mission revolves around economic growth and social progress, national workforce quality, employment prospects in a digital society, and access and equity of opportunity for disadvantaged populations.

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