Lim Hwee Hua promoted on merit, not because of gender. 

 'It's just the way things turn out, particularly in politics, that there are more men than women.'
PM Lee

Do you accept the explanation of PM Lee regarding the dearth of female minister in our Singapore cabinet?  Why do you think there are fewer women in politics?  

What to learn: 'core knowledge' or '21st-century skills'?

If someone told you that students need to think critically and creatively, be technologically savvy and work well with others, you would nod in agreement, right?

But a small group of outspoken education scholars is challenging that assumption, saying the push for 21st-century skills is taking a dangerous bite out of precious classroom time that could be better spent learning deep, essential content.

Go to the following link for more details. http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2009-03-04-core-knowledge_N.htm

Which way of learning do you think is best for Singaporean children?

A new way to think about creativity

Watch this video with Elizabeth Gilbert talking about creativity and tell me what you think.

Education Today - What do you want?

Watch this video.  Now think of the implications it has on education today.  What do you suggest schools in Singapore should  teach / do to better prepare Singaporeans for the future?

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Your Opinion Please

"US House passes 90 pct tax on bailout bonuses
Swept up by a wave of populist economic anger, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Thursday to slap a 90 percent tax on bonuses for top executives at bailed-out firms like AIG."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090319/ts_alt_afp/uspoliticsinsurancepublicaidaigcongress_20090319214248

Consider the consequences and implications of this move by the US government.