I'm an American teacher in China. I can't see myself going back to the US to teach.

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In Norway, I had the same teacher every year, which is called 'looping.' It's proven to benefit students.

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We moved to Germany and my 3-year-old only spoke English. She quickly became fluent in German thanks to local education.

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The author's daughter learned German quickly while immersed in the country's culture and language.

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I moved with my 3 kids to Spain. They had a hard time adjusting to the food and schools when we moved back to the US.

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The author (in yellow) and her family.

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The kids I tutor attend schools with $50k tuition and summer in the Hamptons. Their parents still often forget to pay me on time.

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I taught my daughter at school, and it helped me learn something new about being a teacher

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The author (right) with his daughter.

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I moved from remote North Pole, Alaska, to Florida to keep my kids safe and give them a better childhood

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My son hates doing homework, and I struggle to help him. Education experts say I need to give him more freedom so he can excel.

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The author and her son, both not pictured, hate homework time and sought expert help.

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I went to school in the US and in Spain. My learning felt stagnant in the US, but my social life was fun.

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The author lived in Spain and went to school there before moving back to the US for high school.

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I'm a college-admissions expert and father. Here's how I'm ensuring my children are set up for college.

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The author and his family.

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