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The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015) laid the foundations for the creation of a first-world education system in Singapore. Like many other issues concerning the country, his ideas for education were transported in a red box, which he took with him wherever he went, even up to his last days. Inside it was always something designed to help create a better life for all Singaporeans.

The editors of this volume were inspired by the idea of Mr Lee´s red box and by the Founding Father´s selfless drive to continuously improve the country he loved. As such, the book explores in detail Mr Lee´s plans, including chapters on Education: The Man and His Ideas; Foundational Pillars of Singapore´s Education; Education for Nationhood and Nation-Building; and 21st Century Readiness and Adaptability. The chapters also include the authors´ visions, no matter how great or small, for the future of education in Singapore. They explore how Mr Lee´s educational policies resulted in a system that attracts the right and best candidates to become teachers; that forms them into effective teachers, specialists and leaders; that ensures they and the education system are able to deliver the best possible learning for every child; and that establishes a legacy that has allowed the education system to continue to move forward while tackling the challenges of its success.

From the little red box came the ideas that led to the country´s meteoric rise. Likewise, the editors hope this book will lead to a brighter future in education.

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Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Education and the Child.- Chapter 3 The Teaching Profession and Teacher Education.- Chapter 4 The Critical Importance of Schools and School Leaders.- Chapter 5 English as Lingua Franca: Singapore´s Common Tongue.- Chapter 6 English-knowing Bilingualism, Lee´s "Most Difficult Policy".- Chapter 7 Science and Mathematics Education.- Chapter 8 Universities, Research, Innovation and Enterprise.- Chapter 9 Technology and Innovation.- Chapter 10 Education and the Making of the Singapore Economy.- Chapter 11 Multiculturalism and Citizenship.- Chapter 12 Making a Common Future: Lee Kuan Yew´s Values for the 21st Century.- Chapter 13 Educating in a Turbulent World.

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