Barry Lamble

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.