Investment is not for amateurs: The economic reality of private education
The private education sector is arguably one of the most complex industries for investment. Its...
The courtesan’s dilemma: What Joe Biden’s poem tells us about Vietnam’s geopolitics
Part I: The poetic paradox At a state dinner for Vietnamese General Secretary Nguyen Phu...
The sin of complacency: Why leaders must force their people to learn
Every entrepreneur who finds success must first overcome immense pain. For me, the deepest agony...
The parent trap: Why moving your child to a top specialized school is a downgrade
The question is common and agonizing for parents in Vietnam: Should I move my child...
The teacher’s survival guide: Becoming human in the age of AI
As the tentacles of artificial intelligence wrap around the world of education, whispers of apocalyptic...
Beyond the buzzwords: Clarity in corporate titles and power dynamics
Observing the current surge in startups and corporate news, I’ve noted a recurring trend of...
The myth of self-determination: Why parents must guide, not abdicate, life decisions
The debate over whether parents should allow their children to fully self-determine their academic paths...
The gentleman’s suicide: Why education entrepreneurs fail the test of finance
This is a self-critical examination of the inherent weaknesses found in those of us who...
The KIPP challenge: Why elite schools should stop auditing talent and start creating it
I. The myth of the elite student body When I was studying in New York,...
The lifelong shadow: Why restorative justice is the only cure for bullying
On November 3rd, I read the devastating news of a ninth-grade student who jumped from...
