Shanghai and other East Asian education systems top OECD 's international ranking . Comment: They also share clear and ambitious standards across the board . They excel because they leverage academic potential of disadvantaged students better than West . A focus on hard work rather than talent and allowing teachers to be inventive also key .
Shanghai and other East Asian education systems top OECD 's international ranking . Comment: They excel because they leverage academic potential of disadvantaged students better than West . A focus on hard work rather than talent and allowing teachers to be inventive also key .