Lee Kuan Yew's Educational Legacy

The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015) laid the foundations for the creation of a first-world education system. Like many other issues relating to the country, his ideas for education were contained in a red box. This red box went wherever Mr Lee was, even up to his last days. Inside it was always something to help create a better life for all Singaporeans. The editors of this volume were inspired by the idea of Mr Lee's red box and by the Founding Father's selfless drive to continuously improve the country he loved. Contained in this volume are insights of the authors on Mr Lee's education vision that covers Education: The Man and His Ideas; Foundational Pillars of Singapore's Education; Education for Nationhood and Nation-Building and 21st Century Readiness and Adaptability. The chapters also include the authors' visions, no matter how small or big, for the future of Singapore education. They explore how Mr Lee's educational policies resulted in a system that attracts the right and best to become teachers; that develops them into effective teachers, specialists and leaders; that ensures they and the education system are able to deliver the best possible learning for every child; and that establishes an educational legacy that continues to propel the Singapore education forward while tackling the challenges of its success? From the little red box came the ideas that led to the meteoric rise of the little red dot. Likewise, the editors hope this book will lead to a brighter future in education.