/finland Finland en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:46:17 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-phenomenon-based-learning-in-finland-inspires-student-inquiry/2018/10 How allowing students in Finland to investigate phenomena inspires inquiry and curiosity in students. Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:46:17 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-phenomenon-based-learning-in-finland-inspires-student-inquiry/2018/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-encourage-creative-problem-solving-the-finnish-model/2018/06 A teacher shares how she encourages problem solving and creativity using a tool she learned in Finland. Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:01:07 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-encourage-creative-problem-solving-the-finnish-model/2018/06 /policy-politics/joyful-schools-what-one-u-s-educator-learned-from-teaching-in-finland/2017/04 A U.S. educator unpacks the lessons teachers can draw from Finnish classrooms—including the secret to joyful teaching and happier students. Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:24:00 GMT /policy-politics/joyful-schools-what-one-u-s-educator-learned-from-teaching-in-finland/2017/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-author-interview-teach-like-finland/2017/04 Timothy D. Walker, author of the new book, "Teach Like Finland: 33 Simple Strategies For Joyful Classrooms," agreed to answer a few questions. Fri, 14 Apr 2017 05:22:55 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-author-interview-teach-like-finland/2017/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-five-strategies-american-teachers-can-learn-from-their-finnish-counterparts/2017/02 Five ideas from Finland that can be easily implemented in American schools and classrooms. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:22:17 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-five-strategies-american-teachers-can-learn-from-their-finnish-counterparts/2017/02 /education/opinion-maybe-instead-of-finland-we-should-be-more-like-massachusetts/2016/12 Although Finland is a great country to visit and learn from when it comes to education, it seems as though we really don't have to go that far to see educational greatness because we have it within our own country too. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:10:50 GMT /education/opinion-maybe-instead-of-finland-we-should-be-more-like-massachusetts/2016/12 /teaching-learning/opinion-five-ways-finland-gets-vocational-and-technical-education-right/2016/11 Finland is well-known for their education system. Here is a closer look at how they get vocational education and training (or career and technical education) right. Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:10:28 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-five-ways-finland-gets-vocational-and-technical-education-right/2016/11 /policy-politics/our-society-trusts-in-our-teachers-a-conversation-with-finlands-ed-minister/2016/10 Finland's teachers will have an active role in implementing the country's new national curriculum as the country continues to invest in teacher education, the Finnish Minister of Education said. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 18:18:28 GMT /policy-politics/our-society-trusts-in-our-teachers-a-conversation-with-finlands-ed-minister/2016/10 /policy-politics/finlands-education-minister-discusses-new-national-curriculum-and-pisa-scores/2016/10 Finland is rolling out a new national curriculum this fall that focuses on multi-disciplinary learning. Education Week sat down with the Finnish Minister of Education to discuss the roll-out, an investment in teacher education, and the upcoming PISA scores. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:22:16 GMT /policy-politics/finlands-education-minister-discusses-new-national-curriculum-and-pisa-scores/2016/10 /education/opinion-3-reasons-we-may-never-be-like-finland/2016/07 We know that Finland is great when it comes to education, and we want to be more like them, but there are at least three reasons why we may never get there. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:30:21 GMT /education/opinion-3-reasons-we-may-never-be-like-finland/2016/07 /teaching-learning/some-of-americas-top-teachers-went-to-finland-heres-what-they-learned/2016/07 Six state teachers of the year traveled to Finland to see how one of the world's top education systems treats its teachers. Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:52:00 GMT /teaching-learning/some-of-americas-top-teachers-went-to-finland-heres-what-they-learned/2016/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-an-american-teachers-thoughts-on-the-finnish-education-system/2016/03 Shannon Frank, was exhausted from teaching and almost quit - until she was inspired by education in Finland. Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:37:17 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-an-american-teachers-thoughts-on-the-finnish-education-system/2016/03 /policy-politics/opinion-a-different-kind-of-lesson-from-finland/2015/11 We need systemic policies that press for academic growth of all students, write Chester E. Finn and Brandon L. Wright. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 03:17:11 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-a-different-kind-of-lesson-from-finland/2015/11 /education/opinion-the-idea-that-we-can-have-many-good-teachers-is-implausible/2015/09 If the U.S. adopted Finland's stringent standards for admission to teacher preparation programs, it would be impossible to staff classrooms. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:12:00 GMT /education/opinion-the-idea-that-we-can-have-many-good-teachers-is-implausible/2015/09 /policy-politics/opinion-another-argument-for-acting-like-finland/2015/08 Perhaps if we were to give teachers the training and the autonomy like Finnish teachers get, we would see less of a need for standardized testing and more authentic assessment happening. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 21:55:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-another-argument-for-acting-like-finland/2015/08 /education/opinion-finland-schools-are-fine-but-helena-schools-are-heavenly/2015/05 Montana has proven to me that if you focus on serious school improvements, your students will shine. No need to go all the way to Finland. Thu, 21 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT /education/opinion-finland-schools-are-fine-but-helena-schools-are-heavenly/2015/05 /education/opinion-the-atlanta-cheating-scandal-verdict/2015/04 Instead of abolishing standardized tests, let's use them strictly for diagnostic purposes as Finland does. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:54:00 GMT /education/opinion-the-atlanta-cheating-scandal-verdict/2015/04 /education/opinion-estonia-the-next-finland/2015/04 How Estonia's rise to the top of the league tables for student achievement is the result of a strong history of placing a high value on education, like its northern neighbor Finland. Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:55:23 GMT /education/opinion-estonia-the-next-finland/2015/04 /teaching-learning/finland-to-reduce-role-of-academic-subjects-through-phenomenon-teaching/2015/03 A set of reforms in Finland will require schools to implement extended "phenomenon-based" programs that focus on interdisciplinary lessons rather than traditional subject-area classes. Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:40:38 GMT /teaching-learning/finland-to-reduce-role-of-academic-subjects-through-phenomenon-teaching/2015/03 /education/opinion-enough-about-finland-lets-talk-about-norway/2014/09 After spending a day with a Norwegian school principal touring two American secondary schools, I came away with some useful observations regarding the similarities in our teaching and learning experiences, and the differences in the ways our systems operate. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:30:00 GMT /education/opinion-enough-about-finland-lets-talk-about-norway/2014/09 /education/opinion-atlanta-cheating-scandal-lessons/2014/08 Standardized tests should be used strictly for diagnostic purposes, as in Finland. Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:59:00 GMT /education/opinion-atlanta-cheating-scandal-lessons/2014/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-happy-teaching-happy-learning-13-secrets-to-finlands-success/2014/06 When Sophia Faridi visited several schools in Finland, students and teachers seemed happier than students and teachers in the U.S. Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:13:28 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-happy-teaching-happy-learning-13-secrets-to-finlands-success/2014/06 /leadership/school-closures-in-rural-finnish-communities-weaken-surrounding-village/2014/04 A Finnish study finds rural schools are critical for bringing the community together and being a sign of a "living village." Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:44:56 GMT /leadership/school-closures-in-rural-finnish-communities-weaken-surrounding-village/2014/04 /leadership/finlands-latest-export-a-novel-approach-to-recess/2014/03 In Finland, a 1st grader spends 4.5 hours a day in school, 1.5 hours of which are devoted to "unstructured outdoor play." Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:30:00 GMT /leadership/finlands-latest-export-a-novel-approach-to-recess/2014/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-pasi-sahlberg-on-finlands-recent-pisa-results/2014/02 Marc Tucker interviews Pasi Sahlberg about Finland's fall in the rankings on the 2012 PISA. Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:30:11 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-pasi-sahlberg-on-finlands-recent-pisa-results/2014/02 /education/opinion-a-u-s-teacher-in-finland-teaching-less-collaborating-more/2013/12 Teaching is burdensome. Some of its greatest challenges exist beyond the classroom walls. Poverty. Broken families. Domestic violence. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:00:11 GMT /education/opinion-a-u-s-teacher-in-finland-teaching-less-collaborating-more/2013/12 /teaching-learning/finlands-global-standing-in-education-takes-hit-with-latest-pisa-results/2013/12 Educational tourism to Finland may be on the wane following the recent results from an international assessment in math, reading, and science. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:44:31 GMT /teaching-learning/finlands-global-standing-in-education-takes-hit-with-latest-pisa-results/2013/12 /education/opinion-classroom-shock-what-i-am-learning-as-a-teacher-in-finland/2013/11 As an American teacher in his first year working with 5th grade students in Finland, Tim Walker reflects on the lessons he would bring back to an American classroom. Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:02:24 GMT /education/opinion-classroom-shock-what-i-am-learning-as-a-teacher-in-finland/2013/11 /policy-politics/opinion-the-finnish-paradox/2013/10 Pasi Sahlberg explores a central role play has inside and outside the school context as a foundation for positive child development. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 04:05:13 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-finnish-paradox/2013/10 /policy-politics/opinion-vet-the-other-side-of-finlands-system/2013/08 Marc Tucker interviews Nancy Hoffman, Vice President and Senior Advisor at Jobs for the Future, about the less talked about side of Finland's education system - vocational education and training. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:05:09 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-vet-the-other-side-of-finlands-system/2013/08