Finland's educational system offers lessons for Dallas
By the time Finland's children complete the ninth grade, they speak three languages. They have studied algebra, geometry and statistics since the first grade. And they beat the pants off students from just about everywhere else in the world.
In math, science, problem solving and reading comprehension, Finland's 15-year-olds came out at or near the top in international tests given in 2000, 2003 and 2006. Even the least among Finnish students – ...
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I blog myself. I'm republishing your article with my own comments added: Dallas, TX, Sends Its Kids To Finland's Schools - Well, Sort Of! Finnish Kids Speak 3 Languages, Study Algebra, Geometry & Statistics Since 1st Grade, Leave Other Countries' Students In Dust! - RI10 (Excerpt: Democracies want undereducated electorates, which believe politicians' lies & half-truths. But not in Dallas! They follow the Finnish model; in Finland, even the lowest 10 percent beat their peers everywhere else - GOOD FOR YOU, FINLAND & DALLAS!) http://tabacco.blog-city.com/dallas_texas_sends_its_school_kids_to_finlands_schools__.htm Truth About Business And Congressional Crimes Organization (Tabacco)