Published: 2024-06-17
Recent debates in Sweden have focused on addressing violence and disruptive behavior in schools.
Proposals range from using shame and humiliation as a disciplinary tool to shifting troubled students to lower grades.
Critics argue that such measures create a fearful environment and advocate for professional relationship-building instead.
Education Minister Lotta Edholm supports stricter measures to ensure safety and order in classrooms.
An ongoing inquiry into these issues is expected to present its findings in December.
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