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On Finland’s Phenomenon-based learning

Finland’s plans to replace the teaching of classic school subjects such as history or English with broader, cross-cutting “topics” as part of a major education reform have been getting global attention. Stay calm: despite the reforms, Finnish schools will continue … Continue reading

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To Advance Education, We Must First Reimagine Society

As Abbott sees it, the need for reflection has never been greater. Spurred by technological advances, “civilization is on the cusp of a metamorphosis,” he says, that will lead either to societal collapse and chaos, or to a resurgence of … Continue reading

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Bat-Yam personal education

Bat Yam (170,000 citizens), a suburb of Tel Aviv, the entire social and economic fabric was revitalised through an intervention in the school system. A politician with guts (the Mayor), the dedication of teachers, educators and parents and of course … Continue reading

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