Tellusgruppen in DI Debatt
Published: April 7, 2022
Opinion
“Now that we are facing a new wave of migration to Sweden, it is important to learn from past experiences and proven solutions. Since the outbreak of the war, we in the independent school sector—both the National Association of Independent Schools and individual schools—have acted with dedication to receive and welcome the refugees who have fled war-torn Ukraine. Once again, we are demonstrating that we are not part of the problem but an important part of the solution. We have already initiated a number of voluntary efforts and have also begun preparing for more long-term, sustainable, and professional measures.
How does the Social Democratic government intend to handle this new situation? Will it continue with its demagogic rhetoric and single out independent schools as Sweden’s most pressing social problem? Does the current government really want to create chaos and uncertainty for the many students attending independent schools, when we now need to provide even more educational and care placements for newly arrived refugee children? Or do the Social Democrats instead see an opportunity to foster national unity around schools and preschools that offer the country’s new and current children and young people a good education and child care?”
Thomas Gür, Chairman of the Board of the Tellus Group, and CEO Bijan Fahimi have written an op-ed for DI Debatt.