FITCHBURG — Finnish is often regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn, those looking to learn it will now have an opportunity in a fun, encouraging setting. This fall, the Finnish ...

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David Tow, English Teacher at Terra Linda High School and the Marin School of Environmental Leadership, went to Finland as part of the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching program. Today he ...

Samuel E. Abrams is a visiting scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, and he is writing a book on school reform. While observing recess outside the Kallahti Comprehensive School on the ...

What if at the age of 18 you were offered the chance to travel around the world? Yes, but I have no money you would say. Never mind, the coach would answer, create a company to finance the trip. I ...

In Finland, parents often regard assessment carried out in schools primarily as a tool for supporting pupils' learning and growth. However, many parents would also like to see more of numerical ...

I recently returned from a trip to Europe. In Berlin, I spoke at an international education research conference. Researchers from Europe, Asia, and Latin America were very alarmed by the current ...

A former West Virginia governor thinks West Virginia and the U.S. can learn some lessons from the education system in Finland. President of the Alliance for Excellent Education Bob Wise recently ...