Finland’s Got Education Down

Sam Riley bio ↓  ·  August 29th, 2011  ·  filed under Other

This article is a gem from a recent Longreads selection, on the subject of education.

Finland’s got an optimally functioning educational system, one that America can learn a thing or two from. Its success is due to its “whatever it takes” methodology, and also its top tier educators who are selected from the top 10% of Finland’s graduates. Proof of Finland’s exceptional educational technique also comes in the form of test scores. Finnish youth proved to be the top young readers world according to the Programme for International Student Assessment in 2000 and are continuing to secure top rankings annually. Finland’s success is definitely revelatory in the ways its successes contrasts with America’s educational struggles. Read the article–it’s enlightening!

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Sam Riley is the Editorial Assistant at the Rumpus. Also, a humor enthusiast and science supporter. She currently resides in San Francisco, CA. More from this author →

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