Many Finnish parents worry about their kids getting good grades and doing well in school . Sahlberg : The difference is pronounced in America , where a national poll of elementary school principals found that up to 40 % of U.S. school districts have reduced or eliminated recess in order to free more time for core academics , and one in four elementary schools no longer provides recess to all grades . Finland has 34 of the leading education systems in the world . He says Finland can learn from U.S. in building an education system that enhances equity . Sahlberg : U.S. education focuses on testing and data , which skews teaching priorities .
Many Finnish parents worry about their kids getting good grades and doing well in school . Sahlberg : Finland has 34 of the leading education systems in the world . He says Finland can learn from U.S. in building an education system that enhances equity . Sahlberg : U.S. education focuses on testing and data , which skews teaching priorities .