Posts by Ellimaija

We had the privilege to host an enthusiastic and experienced group of education experts from Greece last week. They were keen on learning from and be inspired by the innovative practices in Finnish education and academic cultures in Finland. During the first day we shared great discussions about trust in education and society, the importance…

The Finnish national broadcasting company Yle’s News Class is a long-term project as part of their media education work. Young people learn about media by producing content themselves with the help of Yle journalists acting as news mentors. News made by young people are visible and audible in Finland every year. The goal of this…

We had a privilege to participate in the Dare to Learn conference in Bucharest, Romania last week. Our pedagogical director Johanna Järvinen-Taubert was invited to attend a panel discussing the future of education and the role of technology in it. This was a great addition to our previous visit in May. What an inspiring experience…

Tours for Teachers made sure everyone is ready for a memorable professional development program in Finland. We welcomed 20 principals from Australia and New Zealand to Tampere for a culturally rich learning journey. This was definitely the group that sings the most – always and everywhere! We were deeply honored to receive that kind of…

A group of 20 participants visited Learning Scoop and local schools last week. In collaboration with Tours for Teachers we welcomed the 4th group to Tampere this year, which we are extremely humble and happy about! Principal Study Tour participants from New Zealand and Australia expressed keen interest in the practical day-to-day running of a…

We wrapped up September with an amazing group of New Zealand principals. Days full of joy, laughter, plenty of questions and great discussions! During the program participants were actively discussing with the local comprehensive school principals and vice principals about the responsibilities of a Finnish principal and how to secure teachers´performance as there is no…

Finland is famous for its comprehensive education system, and one of its standout features is the provision of free school lunches. This initiative, which began in the mid-20th century, has evolved significantly over the decades, reflecting changes in societal values, nutritional science, and educational policies. The Role of School Lunches in Education Beyond nutrition, school…

How is it possible to have another awesome group of principals visiting Learning Scoop and local schools? We welcomed a group from New Zealand to Tampere, Finland in late August. Principal Study Tour kicked off with Introduction to the Finnish Education System which is the foundation for the whole study tour experience. Other topics during…

We had the honor of receiving a group of 23 experts from Malta. The group included school leaders, teachers, and administrative staff, and the Comprehensive Education Study Tour provided takeaways for everyone at the end of the trip. Each day, we visited different locations; modern, traditional, and nature-focused educational institutions, all of which are united…