The private equity secret: Deconstructing the “magic” of value creation

The success of private equity (PE) funds remains one of the great mysteries of modern...

The vaccine gap: Why Vietnam must swap bureaucracy for obsession to survive the pandemic

The urgency of a national crisis requires a singular, non-traditional form of leadership. Nearly a...

The 4.0 liberation: Freeing teachers to inspire and perfect their craft

For education to be truly effective, teachers must be liberated from daily administrative burdens, tedious...

Curriculum vs. Philosophy: the enduring genius of progressive education

The most important, brilliant, and enduring element of the Educational Technology (CGD/Thực Nghiệm) program is...

The dual diploma advantage: Why its value is psychological, not just diplomatic

The greatest benefit of pursuing a dual high school diploma is not simply obtaining the...

The shame of the ‘experiment’: Why Vietnam’s best educational philosophy remains marginalized

I am neither an educational scholar nor a linguist, so I will refrain from judging...

The big fish paradox: Why self-confidence trumps school prestige

Students of Alpha School in Hanoi participate in an experiential learning session. As online forums...

Ease up on the judgment: Why criticizing academic achievement is unfair and unscientific

Recently, media outlets have been saturated with commentary on parents driving a race for academic...

The obsolete fear: Why we must stop cramming our children into academic failure

The festive season recently revealed a disturbing reality: many children are still drowning in excessive...

The poison of praise: Why deifying your child with the “gifted” label is a recipe for collapse

The way we talk about our children’s success can be a psychological poison. When parents...