Finnish Education Ode
by Diane Saienni Albanese, NBCT
In Honor of the National Public Education Support Fund visitors from the United States of America who seek answers and solutions in helping our children improve.
Helsinki, Finland
August 18-25, 2012
by Diane Saienni Albanese, NBCT
In Honor of the National Public Education Support Fund visitors from the United States of America who seek answers and solutions in helping our children improve.
Helsinki, Finland
August 18-25, 2012
Our classrooms are bigger
Our children are bolder
Our teaching is similar
But these students are best.
They learn three new languages
They don't do much homework
They work through the lessons
Without standard tests!
Our children look different
Come from many settings
Cultures, religions
Are not all the same.
Finn children have health care
Hot lunches, fun play
We saw for ourselves
And are happy we came!
But when they are laughing
And talking and playing
They all look like children
Just doing their best.
So Finn or American
Teacher or Funder
Go do your work
Discuss data and tests.
Just remember that
Our children are treasures
Not chess pieces
We must hold them dear.
In Finland or US
Make schools excellent
Keep vigilant and dedicated
All days of the year.
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