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Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (II): Chinese vs. US Education

Question: If you can comment on the differences between the Chinese and US educational systems that would be great. If not, from your experience working with US students and Chinese students, what are some of the things that stand out to you as being... ...full story at Blogging For China

from Blogging For China on Fri, Oct 02 2009

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