Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Contest: Six-word motto for your nation’s schools?

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In honor of the contest over at the Freakonomics blog, what would be a good six-word motto for your nation’s schools?

Include both your motto AND your country in the comment area. Here’s an example:

USA: Schools not ready for 21st century

Deadline is Feb. 15. Multiple entries accepted. Whichever one I like best wins a CASTLE mug!

Update:See the winning entry!

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