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9. I can't believe how many democrats argue against even attempting this model.

Sun Nov 10, 2013, 05:33 PM

Nov 2013

Too many people like the status quo. Too many don't want to rock the boat or make it harder for their candidate to win an election.

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Finnish approach to education [View all] kpete Nov 2013 OP

And every time Finland (or Sweden or Denmark) is presented to contrast... CurtEastPoint Nov 2013 #1

It's because we've tried very simple solutions. Igel Nov 2013 #8

Finnish schools have many immigrant children greatlaurel Nov 2013 #2

" It will not make money for Michele Rhee and David Brennan...." mike_c Nov 2013 #3

Thanks! greatlaurel Nov 2013 #5

I can't believe how many democrats argue against even attempting this model. liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #9

Found a good article on Finnish schools greatlaurel Nov 2013 #6

Interesting! "Sisu" has its own Wiki entry! CurtEastPoint Nov 2013 #7