What’s+All+the+Fuss?

// "... the high quality and performance of Finland‟s educational system cannot be divorced from the clarity, characteristics of, and broad consensus upon the country‟s broader social vision. Finland‟s systemic leadership is in this respect, a fundamental kind of moral leadership that means much more than raising the bar and closing the achievement gap (Fullan, 2006; Hopkins, 2007). Instead, in Finland, there is compelling clarity about and commitment to inclusive, equitable and innovative social values beyond as well as within the educational system."// (Hargreaves et. al, 2007 p.14) ** PISA Results **

**“// Finland's schoolkids enjoy a laid-back and inclusive learning environment where shoes are optional, all teachers have master's degrees, and extra help is the norm: every year about one in three students gets individual time with a tutor //** **”** (Newsweek, 2010)