Child and Education Minister Mattias Tesfaye has urged both students and teachers to actively participate in the development of new curricula for primary schools in Denmark. This initiative is part of a larger educational reform known as Fagfornyelsen (The Subject Renewal), which was approved earlier this year by a broad political majority.

To promote dialogue, the minister has sent two letters to all Danish schools—one addressed to students and another to teachers, educators, and school leaders. The aim is to invite conversations about what constitutes good teaching and how it can be improved through new curricula.

“In schools, they know what works and what doesn’t. Therefore, it is crucial that students, teachers, and school leaders are involved in this process,” emphasizes Tesfaye.

As a complement to the letters, a discussion poster was also distributed, created in collaboration with Caroline Helene Hermansen, the chairwoman of Danske Skoleelever (Danish School Students). Hermansen is optimistic about the initiative and believes that increased student involvement can lead to better teaching outcomes.

“Student involvement is not part of the current curricula, but we hope that the new plans can address this. It is important that students have the opportunity to be heard and to influence their own education,” says Hermansen.

The initiative aims to create a school reform where both teachers and students have greater say and freedom in shaping an engaging and effective learning experience.