How does Finland's Education Become the Best in the World?

As Michigan students take their MEAP tests this week, we are reminded that the United States education system is too tied to testing. This article about Finland's education system is a good reminder that we need to focus on critical thinking skills and encourage life-long learning.

"Education is looked upon as a life-long process in any job. People are generally much more educated in any trade or professional jobs than they are in other countries. They do an excellent job in having the highest work force readiness of any nation"