Sweden"We are the worst in the Nordic region", says Maja Frankel, Secretary General of Friends, a Swedish anti-bullying organization.
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Swedish teachers’ union warns: Threats and violence becoming normalized in schools
SwedenTeachers working in after-school programs are among the worst affected according to the report.
Malmö schools to block social media
SwedenInstagram, Snapchat and TikTok are among the platforms being blocked from school computers.
Homeschooling increases in Finland
Finland"Awareness has increased while problems in elementary school have increased", says Marjukka Saarnisto at the Swedish homeschooling association.
Mental health crisis deepens in Swedish schools
HealthDeaths from substance abuse and suicide have also increased among young people.
Swedish liberals want special classes for disruptive students
SwedenShould be intended for students who disrupt lessons for their classmates and teachers.
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Swedish government prepares ten-year primary school
SwedenThe preschool class will be replaced with a modified first grade starting in 2028.
Reading comprehension declines among Swedish ninth graders
Sweden“The fact that we have 25% coming into adulthood who are basically functionally illiterate is a big problem”.
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“Tablet or pen – when school digitalization goes too far”
DebateThe big problem today is all the pupils who have been given a tablet as early as first grade, instead of a notebook and pen, writes Lena Nilsson.
Minister of Education self-critical on Sweden’s school digitalization
Sweden“I was definitely part of the experiment”, admits Lotta Edholm (L) and says a "complete turnaround" is now needed.
Death toll nears 100 after israeli attack on gaza school
WorldMany children, women and elderly among the victims - but Israel claims the school was used as a "Hamas command center".
OECD: Sweden ranks worst in Europe for classroom discipline
SwedenThe government is opening up to placing disruptive students in "emergency schools" to calm classrooms.
Study examines mental health benefits of starting school later in the day
SwedenHigh school students in Borås will be allowed to start at nine o'clock during the fall semester.
Nearly half of Swedish 10-year-olds report experiencing sexual harassment
Sweden45% of 10-year-olds say they have been sexually harassed.
One in four senior high school girls feels bad
Sweden"Clear link between mental health problems experienced by pupils as a result of stress and how they feel they can perform at school," explains project leader Alexandra Björnsson.
Finnish high school encourages pen and paper
Finland"The idea is to create an opportunity to get away from the screens", says teacher Martin Nugent.
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TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Eat ze bugs: Insects served to unwitting Swedish schoolchildren
SwedenA school in Södertälje has replaced traditional taco meat with "climate-smart" caterpillars.
Söderhamn high school introduces random drug testing
Sweden– We will never sign a consent form that deprives our children of a protection that is enshrined in the Constitution, explains an upset parent.
Later school mornings may reduce risk of depression in children
HealthStarting school an hour later in the day would have several benefits for teenagers, according to a new study.
Threats and violence on the rise in Swedish schools
Sweden715 reports of physical violence at school so far in 2023.
Survey: Low physical fitness among young Finns
FinlandPhysical ability is lower among students in rural areas than in urban areas.
Ten-year-olds given five gender options in health survey
SwedenHealth survey from Västra Götaland creates confusion among children, say parents.
Reykjavik implements LGBTQ education in elementary schools
IcelandWill become part of sex education in the city's elementary schools.
Centre Party wants to shorten summer holidays
Sweden"We need to focus on the level of knowledge and equality of schools", says party leader Muharrem Demirok.
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