December 2010
6 posts
OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes...
This past Monday, December 13, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria spoke alongside French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysees Palace in Paris, France. The OECD is headquartered in Paris. Sarkozy will now host the rotating presidency of the G20 and the OECD begins its 50th Anniversary celebration this month.
The OECD’s 50th Anniversary Ministerial meeting and Forum will follow the G8 Summit...
OECD iPhone Ap!!
I have to admit, i don’t have an iPhone and therefore was unaware of the new OECD iPhone Ap that a friend showed me earlier today. This ap allows you to access the entire OECD factbook instantly on your phone. AKA, it is the coolest thing ever, and it’s totally free! So if you have an iPhone, download now!
Win a Trip to Paris! →
The OECD is now hosting a video contest, one of the many exciting opportunities to join in on the 50th anniversary fun. What are your criteria for progress? Create a short (3 minute) video and be considered for one of three trips to Paris to showcase your work at the OECD Forum in May, 2011!
If you have any questions or want to brainstorm ideas, contact OECD Student Ambassador Lauren Goodwin for...
OECD Releases latest PISA survey →
Yesterday, December 7th, the OECD released its most recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey. Korea and Finland top the charts, with the US receiving average scores and the UK dropping several places despite its recent financial injections into the education system. PISA tests 15 year olds, providing a means of comparison that countries can use to assess their education...
