To the point...

Helen Penn
Wednesday, October 11, 2006

This week's columnist Helen Penn says we could take a lesson on education and care from other countries When should we learn from the example of others? My view is that in today's complicated world, looking beyond our own experiences and boundaries is essential. A case in point is the comparative work of the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Last week it launched a report, Starting Strong II, in Reggio Emilia in Italy (News, 28 September). It summarises the lessons to be learned about early childhood education and care (ECEC) from 20 countries, including Europe, North America and Australia.