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200

A 2024 policy being implemented in elementary schools with the goal of improving student performance, particularly in reading and math, by reducing distractions.

What is a cell phone ban?

200

Modern teaching encourages these two important skills, which are often listed alongside flexible curriculum adaptation.

What are creativity and critical thinking?

200

This nation's public education system is characterized by its reliance on extensive funding from the government.

What is Sweden?

300

This nation places a significant focus and investment on tertiary education for its young people.

What is Barbados?

400

This British law, passed in 1834, led directly to the development of mass education initiatives for formerly enslaved Africans.

What is the Emancipation Act?

400

Between 2009 and 2017, the policy on this device moved from a ban to a regulated use for research and learning.

What are mobile phones (or cell phones)?

400

For higher education in Barbados, the system relies more on scholarships and this form of private financial contribution.

What is parental investment?

400

This selective exam is a key legacy continued in some education systems for secondary school placement.

What is the 11-plus examination?

500

This nation became one of the most literate society by early 1800's.

What is Sweden?

500

Starting in autumn 2028, this Scandinavian country will transition to a ten-year compulsory system by making the pre-school class the new first year.

What is Sweden?