Barry Lamble retweetet
Over 90% of Finnish teachers remain in education for their entire careers.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., we struggle to keep 90% through the first year.
What’s the difference?
🇫🇮 Finnish teachers teach about 50% fewer hours—the rest is dedicated to planning, collaboration, and reflection.
🇫🇮 Students have multiple recesses daily to support behavior, focus, and well-being.
🇫🇮 Teachers are given autonomy at the school level, not micromanaged by endless mandates.
🇫🇮 There are limited evaluations—but unlimited trust in educators as professionals.
Until we start treating teachers like professionals, we’ll keep losing them and spending over $8 Billion a year replacing them.
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