This document summarizes key aspects of education in Finland compared to other countries and reform movements:
(1) Finland aims for equity and high quality in education for all students rather than being the best, and it is one of the most egalitarian countries.
(2) Finland sees steady improvement in student performance on PISA exams while countries emphasizing competition, standardization, and school choice see little impact.
(3) Key aspects of the "Finnish way" include collaboration, customization, trust-based responsibility rather than accountability, and ensuring equity and a balanced curriculum.