Okay, so everyone keeps praising Finland’s education system, saying it’s the best in the world. I get it, PISA scores are high, teachers are respected, no standardized testing madness. But nothing is perfect. What are the actual downsides? I’m not looking for just "it’s not perfect for every child" – I want specific, concrete examples….
I’m really curious about this! Finland consistently ranks high in things like education, happiness, and social progress. I’ve been reading a lot about the "Finnish model," which seems to encompass a strong welfare state, high levels of social trust, a specific approach to education focusing on play-based learning and less standardized testing, and strong labor…
Okay, so I’ve been reading a lot about how great the Finnish education system is – no standardized tests until late, lots of play-based learning in the early years, highly qualified and respected teachers, etc. It all sounds amazing! But it also sounds expensive. So I’m wondering, how does Finland actually pay for all of…