A new report into world education shows Finland has the best system. The global study is called “The Learning Curve” and is from the British magazine “The Economist”. It aims to help governments provide a better education to students. The 52-page report looked at the education system in 50 countries. Researchers analysed millions of statistics on exam grades, literacy rates, attendance, and university graduation rates. Asia did well in the report, with South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore finishing second, third, fourth and fifth. The United States came 17th in the study, while Mexico, Brazil and Indonesia filled the bottom three positions in the top 50.
St Martin’s Day: The Stories and Traditions Behind a Special Italian Celebration
Celebrated on 11 November, St Martin’s Day brings together Christian traditions, rural customs and the pleasures of good food and wine. From the opening of wine barrels to
