The graceful exit: The leadership lesson in stepping aside for the greater good
The way a leader exits defines their legacy. While most leadership transitions are fraught with...
Let’s stop glorifying the teaching profession
Have we ever honestly asked ourselves: Why are most teachers, in a profession supposedly considered...
The second war: Why Vietnam’s battle against drunk driving is more costly than the last one
April 30th is the anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War—a conflict of purpose,...
The high school impasse: How to escape the education trap
The most anxiety-inducing time for parents regarding their children’s education is undoubtedly the transition into...
The obsession with certainty is obsolete
Your career path is not a straight line. The only preparation is adaptability. When I...
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 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...
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,...
