From Stanford German Student Association

In the 19th century, the German university system was widely admired and adopted worldwide, also at Stanford. We have compiled some useful background information.

• "Die Luft der Freiheit weht - On and Off. On the Origins and History of the Stanford Motto" – former president Casper on why Stanford has a German motto. Interesting background on the ideals of the founders of Stanford.
• Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Study 2000 – hotly debated report on education systems in OECD countries. Very good starting point by the Max Planck Insitute (MPI) for Human Development. The MPI has the original text as well as comments from many perspectives.
• McKinsey bildet – The consulting company invited outside experts to analyze the education system in Germany and to formulate ideas about potential reforms. Including many links to ongoing discussions.