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Apr 27, 2017 · Finnish Americans are a tiny portion of the American population, and yet they have made a big impact on American culture. Read on for 10 fun facts about Finnish Americans that Finns probably don't know.
Sep 10, 2018 · From tests to teachers, here are 10 reasons why Finland’s education system is dominating America and the world stage. Image: REUTERS/Attila Cser. Finnish teachers are highly trained and respected professionals, with most holding a master's degree in education.
Nov 6, 2019 · Finnish policies are intended to promote equity by balancing socio-economic diversity across school boundaries, providing native language services to immigrants, and reducing barriers to nutritious food, health, and social services that contribute to disparities in the United States.
The Finnish-American population is around 650,000. Many Finnish people historically immigrated to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the Iron Range of northern Minnesota to work in the mining industry; much of the population in these regions is of Finnish descent.
Aug 30, 2019 · One of those is the Pontus School in Lappeenranta, a city in the eastern part of Finland. The Pontus School is a new primary school and kindergarten for some 550 children from ages 1 to...
Feb 18, 2015 · Finland is tiny — the entire country has just 5.4 million people, fewer than New York City. About 5 percent of its residents are immigrants, much lower than the United States. Schools in the US...
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Feb 8, 2019 · Finland’s education system works because its entire structure has been around several core principles. First and foremost, equal access to education is a constitutional right. Another...
