#134 Understand the education ecosystem in China with Brantley Turner

Understand the education ecosystem in China. Learn from a real China education expert with 30 years of experience in various career positions in and with China. • What are the key differences between the Chinese and the US education system, and what can they learn from each other? • How do Chinese students profit / suffer from the high-performance pressure in the education system? • How can Chinese students prepare for an international lifestyle, study abroad, and learn an open mindset? • What can parents do to support their children? • Which opportunities do flexpats have to create value in the Chinese education system? • How will the recent government restrictions in China concerning private education affect international influence? • Can teachers still build a great career in China? • How should international schools hire flexpats and locals and create a good team? Brantley Turner, the East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools, brings 25 years of experience in China, including a decade as the founding principal of a unique Sino-U.S. high school approved by China’s Ministry of Education. Her recent ventures include educational start-ups in Vietnam. Renowned for her groundbreaking East-West school leadership and exceptional Chinese communication skills, Brantley is a fervent believer in the power of disruption in education. She views school leadership as a dynamic space for exploring individual assumptions and perspectives, and how these can either hinder or propel progress. Her commitment to constant innovation in leadership, school enhancement, arts programs, and educational technology underpins her drive for top student outcomes in Asia. Brantley is a forward-thinking leader in global 21st-century education discussions. Find Brantley Turner on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantley-turner-39858ba7/ ____ Please also tune in to episodes 116, 123, 131 Professor in China 57 Teacher job market 106 Teach your team English Contact Francis (Wechat: Flexpat2020) if you want to join our Flexpat Wechat community