Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Secrets to Finland's Eduction Success


  • The difference between the weakest and the strongest students is the smallest in the World.
  • Science classes are capped at 16 students so that they may perform practical experiments every class.
  • 93 percent of Finns graduate from high school (17.5 percent higher than the U.S.).
  • All teachers in Finland must have a masters degree, which is fully subsidized.
  • Teachers are selected from the top 10% of graduates.
  • Teachers are effectively given the same status as doctors and lawyers.


Entire article here.

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