One little-noticed result of the 2018 PISA, at least in the U.S., was the emergence of Estonia as the new Finland. The country came out at or near the top on all three subjects—math, reading, and science—and has done relatively well in narrowing the test-score gaps between socioeconomic groups. Not only that, it spends about 30% less on education than other countries. So: what’s the secret?
And yet, in 2014 Estonia adopted new education policies that included a shift to “student-centered learning,” among other things. It’s not clear why the country would change an approach that seems to be working. But the shift could lead to Estonia becoming the new Finland in another sense: its performance—and impressive record on equity—may decline as a result.
And yet, state-mandated tests in the United States have not increased equity, as American education expert Eric Hanushek points out in his chapter. American students who are struggling may be identified by the tests, but most don’t get effective remediation—and many are promoted despite their inability to do grade-level work.
International tests tell you only 1 person owns the planet, and her way is the only way
Education in America is in such a bad state because students do not go home and read, practice or study. Can not blame schools, can not blame curriculum. The blame lies with parents, students and American culture.
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