So we all know that Finland's education system rocks. What I didn't know is this:
"What may come as a surprise is that Finland has
neither engaged in researching its own, distinctive reform measures, nor
generated change knowledge to steer education policy implementation.
Instead, Finnish researchers have relied on the theories and insights of
their international peers... Education ideas from the United States have played an especially
significant role... Finnish authorities have
likewise made significant use of ideas from the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development; the European Commission; and the
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. In
short, the Finns have been open to learning from other education
systems." - EdWeek
Learning from others who are doing the same thing next door. Genius!
Equally as genius: "Second, formulation and implementation of education policies have been
built upon close cooperation with education authorities, municipalities
that govern the schools, and—through Finland's Trade Union of
Education—teachers." Teachers? Who work with kids? Informing policy about kids?!? It's so crazy it just might work!
Another gem: "The key driver of education-development policy in Finland has been
providing equal and positive learning opportunities for all children and
securing their well-being, including their nutrition, health, safety,
and overall happiness... They have not endorsed student testing and school ranking as the path to improvement..."
It's not rocket science, people.
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