What would happen if American schools stopped assigning homework? Or if children had the same elementary school teacher for six years in a row? What if class periods were longer (to allow more time on a topic) and the school days shorter with more breaks for stretching and contemplating? Besides looking a lot more like homeschooling, we would have a successful educational system! We would have an educational system like Finland’s.
There are many reasons why I don’t believe reforming the current educational system is the answer. However, even if I thought such a lofty goal should be attempted, wouldn’t homeschooling be the simpler and more obvious option for parents?
11 Ways Finland’s Education System Shows Us that “Less is More.”
Danielle Papageorgiou is married to Jon and together they have two homeschool graduates and a 14-year-old (as of 2026). She has been homeschooling, or “Lifeschooling,” for 25 years and has a passion for helping other moms learn how to homeschool in a way that enhances rather than competes with family life. Through her Lifeschooling book, blog, resources, and community, she helps you see the educational value in everyday life and focus on developing your child’s God-given gifts, so you can raise a world-changer. You can find her book, Lifeschooling: Learning to Think Outside the Curriculum Box, at www.LifeschoolingBook.com.
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