Sudbury Valley School allows students to do whatever they want; no curriculum, tests, homework, or even classes unless requested. 82% of students get accepted to college, as opposed to the 63% national public school average.
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Pope Francis has a master’s degree in Chemistry.
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In China, teachers allow children to sleep in class for around 20 minutes to help improve their learning.
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Japanese schools do not have proms.
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According to a 2011 poll, 32% of Russians believe that the Sun orbits Earth.
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In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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