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Interesting viewpoint about how we look at educational priorities. It appears the Finnish example has focused on social equity as the basis for its success. A far cry from how we approach education.

"Ron Berger from Expeditionary Learning demostrates the transformational power of models, critique, and descriptive feedback to improve student work. Here he tells the story of Austin's Butterfly. 1st grade students at ANSER Charter School in Boise, ID, helped Austin take a scientific illustration of a butterfly through multiple drafts toward a high-quality final product."