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What the failure of Sweden’s schools can teach Canadians
Editorial: Canada has long been compared unfavourably to Sweden, with its cradle-to-grave social programs. Turns out, we might be better off.
The new tutor dynasty
Tutors aren’t just for underachieving kids anymore. They’re the new normal.
Multiple choice, multiple students: The merits of the two-stage test
Multiple-choice exams done individually, then by teams, are taking the prof out of the equation
Double and triple threats: When an extra degree pays off
As Ph.D.s struggle to find work, some professionals are going back to school to get third and fourth degrees
7 things new university students should know
Real-life advice on roommates, getting into a full class and why engineer parties are worth checking out
Is high school curiosity a measure of university success?
Two Canadian scholars say a third of high school students are unsuitable for university
British students are slipping. Should parents take the fall?
White working-class children in the U.K. are lagging behind their peers. Fining parents could be the answer
U.K.’s powerful vow to send their kids to state schools
But they’re still snobs, writes Leah McLaren
Canadian students have more math class, lower test scores
More class time is pointless if the curriculum isn’t up to par