"A terrific synthesis by a native Finn, a teacher, a researcher and a policy analyst all rolled up into one excellent writer."

— David Berliner, Regents' Professor in the College Of Education at Arizona State University

"The story of Finland's extraordinary educational reforms is one that should inform policymakers and educators around the world. This book is a must read."

— Linda Darling-Hammond, Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education and Co-Director of the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education at Stanford University

"This book is a wake-up call for the U.S. This is the antidote to the NCLB paralysis."

— Henry M. Levin, William Heard Kilpatrick Professor of Economics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University and David Jacks Professor of Education and Economics, Emeritus Stanford University

"It is essential also for us Finns to get a balanced analysis what really is behind the success of the Finnish educational system. This story makes sense to me."

— Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director, Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE, former Minister of Education (1994-99)

"Finland's remarkable educational story is both informative and inspiring for others because it shows that with appropriate effort sustained over time."

— Ben Levin, Canada Research Chair, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

"Pasi Sahlberg is a practitioner and a visionary that we Finns need when searching for the solutions to our educational challenges."

— Erkki Aho, Director General (1973 – 1991), Finnish National Board of Education