What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland's School Success

I came across this ARTICLE on my Facebook feed. It's a really interesting take on the societal cause/effect of student success in Finland. Also, it explores the Finnish perception of teachers. In Finland, teachers are treated with prestige and must have a master's degree to pursue the profession. "The Scandinavian country is an education superpower because it values equality (in society) more than excellence." 

How can lessons from this argument affect your current classroom? We are all charged to teach students to drive positive changes in our society. Teaching perspective, engaging students in collaborative discussions, and ensuring they are able to communicate their opinions are key components of our instructional approach for a transformed society that values equality!