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TEACHER VOICE: In Finland, it’s easier to become a doctor or lawyer than a teacher — Here’s why

In Finland, teachers are trusted, appreciated and educated in advanced degree programs. Becoming and being a teacher starts with earning a placement at one of the country’s highly selective teacher education programs. I vividly recall the two educational books I was required to study for the first part of Finland’s initial classroom teacher education entrance […]