This book presents a detailed analysis of the educational model in Nordic European countries. It describes the traditional idea of education for all, which can be characterized by the right for every child to have an education of equal quality in a common school for all pupils regardless of social class, abilities, gender, or ethnicity. Against this background, The Nordic Education Model traces the rise of neo-liberal policies that have been enacted by those who believe the School for All ideology does not produce the knowledge and skills that students need to succeed in an increasingly...

This book examines the conflict between the traditional School for All educational model in Nordic European countries and more recent neo-liberal policies. It reveals a way to balance tradition, institutionalized practices, and contemporary policies.