I see your point, but think your jumping to arguments about unions and data illustrates the issue in the US. Finland has sidestepped much of the need for compli

I see your point, but think your jumping to arguments about unions and data illustrates the issue in the US. Finland has sidestepped much of the need for complicated centrally legislated or regulated reforms by elevating the professional stature of teachers, which lets more problems be solved entirely within the classroom. As you point out, our approach in the US requires the solutions to be more complicated and less trusting of the individuals best placed to make a difference.