Why Are Finland's Schools Successful?

The country's achievements in education have other nations doing their homework
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/Why-Are-Finlands-Schools-Successful.html

The Finland Phenomenon: Inside the World's Most Surprising School System



There is a country where students
start school at a later age
take fewer classes

There is a country where students
enjoy a 3-month summer break
spend less time in school per day

There is a country where students
have barely any homework
are rarely tested

There is a country where teachers
are respected professionals
quickly receive tenure

There is a country where teachers
are rarely evaluated

There is a country where teachers
earn average salaries
have a strong union

There is a country where schools
receive modest funding
develop their own curriculum

There is a country where schools
research & adopt new technologies

There is a country where schools
have no achievement gap
and leave no child behind

This country ranks
at the top of the world
by almost every measure.

Welcome to ... Finland.

When it comes to international results, Finland's schools score consistently at the top.
However, pupils study the fewest number of class hours in the developed world.
The BBC travels to Helsinki to find out the secret of the Finns' education success.



Finland's Ambassador Lintu - Why Finland Schools Succeed
From his speech at the DC Premiere of The Finland Phenomenon: Inside The World's Most Surprising School System



Why Education in Finland Works
AFT President Randi Weingarten visits schools in Finland to learn how they have ascended to the top in student achievement.