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AnneD

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5. They do very well in Finland...

Reply to LWolf (Reply #4)

Wed Feb 13, 2013, 05:07 PM

Feb 2013

and the Nordic countries. But then again, they treat teachers well, and expect them to have advanced degrees. The early years are spent teaching the kids social skills like sharing, responsibility, socializing. Reading is an after thought-and this is the foundation for a country that has one of the highest literacy rates in the world.

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The disease is spreading to Canada ... [View all] eppur_se_muova Feb 2013 OP

Probably....that Harper guy is a northern Bush! nt MADem Feb 2013 #1

There's money to be made. Starry Messenger Feb 2013 #2

the disease has been there for quite some time, & not only in education. HiPointDem Feb 2013 #3

Is there any nation smart enough, LWolf Feb 2013 #4

They do very well in Finland... AnneD Feb 2013 #5

Every time we bring up Finland, LWolf Feb 2013 #6