However, as a product of the American public school system and a teacher in China, I notice a number of distinct differences characterizing education.
China represents the world's largest population of English language learners, and this multilingual environment impacts the school and the students.
One can often hear students speaking English together in the halls due to either school policy or an interest in the language.
China boasts a nearly flawless high school graduation rate, and students often begin their education in an early years program.
As a teacher in China, I'm more respected than in the USTeaching is an esteemed and sought-after profession, and teachers in China will often find more respect from students and parents than those in the US.
Persons:
Harlie Rush, Rush
Organizations:
US, China, American, Linguistics
Locations:
China —, Midwest, Chicago, China, Shanghai