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On Jopo Interventions for Troubled Youth

September 26, 2017

"He stole cars. Now he’s selling them."
(Jari Kurtilla, Joensuu, Finland)

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On the Value of Public Education in a Democracy

September 27, 2017

"The public education system is a fundamental element of our democracies. A free world, a free mind. And I see clearly enough the dangers and risks that come with the school education as a private good and something you can purchase." (Pasi Sahlberg, 2013)

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On the Struggle to Learn Something New

September 23, 2017

"The result is not so important. It is more important what happens on the way; those are the steps when you learn something. You're not learning anymore when you know it." (Terhi Oksanen, Music Teacher, Espoo, Finland)

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On Learning Cultural Values

September 26, 2017

"Playing in an orchestra is a wonderful way to teach those kinds of skills that society really values – your capacity to be creative, your capacity to collaborate with others, your capacity to be part of a bigger picture." (Andreas Schleicher, OECD, Paris, 2013)

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Janet English: Janet English was awarded the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching in 2013 and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching in 2003.

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