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ADHD Is An Explanation, Not An Excuse.

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When the Danes Were the Migrants

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Is Denmark About to Go Nuclear Again?

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More than a quarter of 4th to 9th graders unhappy with teaching quality

A 2022/23 study conducted by the Ministry of Children and Education (Børne- og Undervisningsministeriet) found 27% of 4th to 9th graders are unhappy with...

25% of 4th grade students in Denmark cannot interpret, read between the lines or critically comprehend a text

Among the 60 countries that participate in the 2021 international PIRLS reading test, Denmark and Norway ranked the lowest in terms of “4th graders...

Five young scientists compete in Ph.D Cup 2023

An X-factor show for scientists called “Ph.D Cup 2023” will present the five top young scientists of the year competing for the title. Cecilie...

Schools for children with high IQ

The fifth Danish school for children with high IQs was announced in spring of 2023, this time in in Aarhus. If you have children with...