Søhøjskolen in Ølstykke isn’t thrilled about the Social Democrats’ latest school proposal. The head teacher believes their own approach works far better—for both students and teachers.

»With just 14 in the class and six not in, it’s hard to find anyone to play with«

At Søhøjskolen in Ølstykke, the administration doesn’t believe in the new plan’s basic philosophy: smaller classes equal less noise, which leads to better wellbeing. Foto: Thomas Borberg
At Søhøjskolen in Ølstykke, the administration doesn’t believe in the new plan’s basic philosophy: smaller classes equal less noise, which leads to better wellbeing. Foto: Thomas Borberg
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On his way to the coffee machine, Stefan Bendtsen stops and looks out the window at some red barricades standing in the snow.

»Yes, well, they’re removing asbestos. We’re not building new classrooms yet«, he laughs.

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