'Most Honorable Profession': Teacher

Finland's 'most honorable profession':  Teacher

• Only 10% of 7,000 teacher applicants to primary school applicants to primary school programs are accepted in Finland
• Finland tops international tests rankings, but doesn't use standardized tests domestically
• "It is a patriotic, national calling to be a teacher," said one Finnish teacher
• "In Finland, it is a tremendous honor to be a teacher, and teachers are afforded a status comparable to what doctors, lawyers and other highly regarded professionals enjoy in the U.S.,' said one teacher.
• In addition, like other professions, teachers gain seniority and tenure primarily on the basis of teaching and experience, and teacher unions have a strong voice in shaping education policy--all very controversial in the United States.

Finland's 'most honorable profession':  Teacher is an article at CNN.  I encourage you to read it and come back and share your thoughts.  Also, if there are any teachers from West Virginia I encourage you to leave your comments on your take, good or bad.  Please read the article and share your thoughts.  If you have a post that ties in, please leave a link in the comments.

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