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The Little Viking Saga – Episode 13 – A wheelie big...

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Parenting & childcare

Tur-return: Episode 17 – Nudity is natural — and no big...

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Can Denmark’s Second-Hand Culture Be Moved Online?

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What are friskole or “independent schools”?

An “independent school” (friskole) is an alternative to the public school (folkeskole). They have been created on the basis of Article 76 of the...

The end of the grading system in “folkeskolen”

Starting in 2023, 8 schools will participate in a national experiment for two years, during which they will not grade the students. The schools...

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...
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