The challenges are tough and the status quo has many protectors . Finland and other Asian education systems top OECD 's international ranking . Success of West schools not about rote learning and drilling for tests , says Andreas Schleicher . They excel because they leverage academic potential of disadvantaged students better than West . A focus on hard work rather than talent and allowing teachers to be inventive also key .
Finland and other Asian education systems top OECD 's international ranking . Success of West schools not about rote learning and drilling for tests , says Andreas Schleicher . They excel because they leverage academic potential of disadvantaged students better than West . A focus on hard work rather than talent and allowing teachers to be inventive also key .