In this feature, we chat with Birgitta Henriksson, Principal of Krusboda skola in the municipality of Tyresö, about their special program “Lärstudion”. THRIVE Nordics: When was Lärstudion founded? Birgitta: The learning studio started in August 2019 here at Krusboda school. However, there has been a learning studio in the municipality […]
Educator & School Features
Discussing Pedagogical Diversity, Alternative Schooling, the Right to Learn *Swedish version follows after English Rebecka Koritz was born and raised in Sweden where she trained and worked as a teacher. Since 2003 she has lived in Mexico where she’s been working as a catalyst for change by hacking the conventional […]
THRIVE Nordics: You have been a part of the Freinet movement here in Sweden for many years now. Can you share a bit about the movement and your involvement with it over time? Inger: I started at the Teacher Training College in Stockholm in 1968, the year that the union […]
“I am not an opposer of resource classes and resource schools. Some groups need to be in another enviroment than others. I went in one myself and it saved my life. I am very grateful for this opportunity that sadly many children don’t get today in Sweden. All children are […]
“It is vital that the goals of inclusion of students on the spectrum among principals, school health professionals and teachers are shared in order to reduce the gap between policy and practice and prevent the problem of exclusion that many of these students are experiencing.” Ann-Charlotte Linton We first learned […]
This interview was conducted as an “Editor’s feature” for the book Positiv specialpedagogik”. Interview with Siv Fischbein THRIVE Nordics: What was your experience as an editor for this book and how it can contribute to the landscape of special edcuation today? Siv: It was a lot of work but also […]
By Frida Eriksson Educator Frida Eriksson writes reflectively on experiences of responding to challenging moments, working as a cohesive team and meeting ordinary needs with special efforts. *Swedish version follows after English The first days of school are now complete. It is exciting and fun to meet both new and […]