A Dutch primary school teacher has made it to the finals of the Global Teacher Prize 2019 to find the ‘best’ teacher in the world. Daisy Mertens, who teaches at the De Vuurvogel school in Helmond, is one of 10 finalists competing for the $1m top prize, awarded to ‘an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their …
Learning Dutch can be a tricky thing, so teachers are always coming up with new ways to help learners absorb the language. He opened the school’s first language café to provide ‘a more free-style playground’ for students who had completed his courses to keep up with their Dutch and stay in touch. ‘Language cafés are a great way of meeting …
The need to ensure Amsterdam increases the supply of low-cost housing and the importance of learning Dutch were among the issues discussed at a special local election debate organised by the city’s expat centre. ‘One of the great things about Amsterdam is that there is social housing in all parts of the city,’ he said. And GroenLinks spokesman Jorrit Nuijens …
