Quick Hits (1.12.12)

Chinese infiltration. China sends more students to U.S. universities than any other country, and U.S. colleges are more than happy to have them because they usually come self-funded. Don’t want to read the story? This fun Taiwanese animation basically sums it up. (MSNBC)

‘When in doubt, dance it out.’ Two high-schoolers are maintaining a blog of quotes from their so-called “hipster teacher.” Example: “We’ve got some serious bass going on downstairs … Snoop Dogg is in the house!” (h/t Alexander Russo)

Why early ed isn’t safe from higher ed woes. Those in early childhood education should take note of increasing tuition costs, argues Sara Mead, because – for one – early childhood funding could be forced out down the line in favor of saving or supplementing higher education. If you missed it, Education Sector’s Kevin Carey explained the problems (that will lead to an eventual collapse) of the higher education industry in a column earlier this week. (Education Week)

Bush talks NCLB. In case you weren’t connected to the Internet world this morning, don’t miss Andy Rotherham’s exclusive chat with former President George W. Bush about No Child Left Behind, which Bush says has become a “convenient punching bag” for some. (TIME)