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If you don’t lead with small data,

Learning from one another is the greatest opportunity we have to provide all children

with a great school they deserve.

To rush educational reform

is to ruin it.

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25.01.2026

25 Years of the “Inconvenient Truth” of Global Education Reform: An interview

During the latest edition of the EduTech Asia in Singapore last November I gave an interview to Unwire, a Hong Kong based group working on education and technology. Winnie from Unwire asked good questions and turned that interview into published piece now available in Chinese at the Unwire platform. Winnie writes: “At EDUtech Asia 2025 last November, Professor Pasi Sahlberg was undoubtedly the most anticipated keynote speaker. In his speech, he provided a deep analysis of the origins of the modern education dilemma and why the situation continues to worsen. He offered a starting point for policymakers and schools, highlighting the critical factors to watch during transformation. The Unwire team witnessed his compelling presentation and had the privilege of speaking with him afterward to explore his core arguments in…

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29.04.2025

Uncomfortable conversations with Josh Szeps

What’s the purpose of school? Why do we run schools the way we do? How might we reinvent education in an era…

21.03.2025

Sydney Opera House Play Award 2025 seeking submissions

The Sydney Opera House has an ongoing and rich connection with play and its intrinsic connection to the arts and learning. From the inspiring stories on our stages, to the artists who enliven our Centre for Creativity, we are committed…

15.01.2025

New book: 500 sanaa koulusta

The 54 columns in this book were published in Opettaja magazine during the years 2004–2016. In addition to the senior specialist position at the World Bank, that period includes similar job at the European Education Foundation…

10.10.2023

The Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis Lecture in Abu Dhabi

I had a great honour to give the Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis Lecture on Thursday 21st September in Abu Dhabi. Majlis Lecture is a distinguished intellectual forum, grounded in the belief that through understanding other points of view, a deeper appreciation…

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