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Norwegian teachers fail to make the grade

The average intelligence level of male teachers in Norway is falling, according to new research.

Education, FeaturedNovember 1, 2011
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School allows gum to aid learning

A Swedish school has endorsed teachers’ pet peeve – chewing gum – in class in the belief that the activity of chewing enhances learning.

Education, FeaturedOctober 18, 2011
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Lapland school numbers falling

The dwindling number of school children enrolling in remote areas of Lapland is causing concern for Finnish authorities.

Finland, GeneralMay 14, 2010
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Streamlined religious teaching called for in Finland

Municipalities around Finland have called for sweeping reforms to the way schools teach religion.

Culture, FinlandOctober 20, 2009
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Swedish students report high rates of bullying by teachers

Kamratposten, the biggest Swedish children’s magazine, has revealed its latest annual survey with much of the public focus expected around the questio...

General, LifestyleOctober 12, 2009
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Finnish schools try bilingual education

When children in Finland’s capital Helsinki attend school next autumn, some of them will have the chance to study in a language other than their nativ...

Culture, FinlandJanuary 6, 2009
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Finland’s shooting tragedy leads to gun law changes

In the aftermath of last week’s school massacre that left 11 people dead, including the shooter, Finland’s government is mulling over some serious cha...

Culture, FinlandOctober 1, 2008
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Swedish school system attracts global interest

A sweeping reform of Sweden’s public school system 16 years ago is attracting interest from all over the world, not least for the controversial decisi...

MBL, SocietyAugust 4, 2008

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