Sahlberg Explains Why Finnish Schools Succeed

by dianerav, 10/11/2013 You will enjoy this amazing slide show created by the great Finnish educator Pasi Sahlberg. It explains why Finnish schools succeed: Not because they want to be first in the world, but because they want "a great school for each and every child." Their goal is equity, not excellence. While striving for equity, excellence is the by-product. His comparison of the stale paradigm of the Global Education Reform Movement (GERM), which features testing, competition, and choice, with the Finnish Way (collaboration, responsibility, trust, equity, and education as a human right) is stark and compelling. Enjoy!