| At the start of a new century,
marked by the rapid pace of global change, comparative and
international education has become of paramount importance.
Needed improvements in equity, social justice, and our ability
to promote sustainable development and international peace
at a global level require transforming our educational and
social institutions. New actors in these processes have become
important, such as non-governmental organizations and coalitions
of civil society. By understanding and critically reflecting
on current policies, practices, and conditions the goal of
the IEP program is to contribute to educational and social
change. |