Subject: The Secret to Finland's Schools, Cooper's Hawks, the MLK Memorial and More in the Insider Newsletter
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Is Finland's school system as good as the tests indicate?...
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(Think Fast Answer: Utah) On March 4, 1959, the beehive became the official state emblem of Utah. The beehive represents industry, thrift and perseverance