News The Finnish Education Ambassador Visiting Professor Pasi Sahlberg, author of the book 'Finnish Lessons' reflects on what the world can learn from educational change in Finland. Posted September 23, 2014 By Matt Weber He's become the go-to guy for comments about "the Finnish miracle," as The Atlantic recently called it. As director general of the Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation under the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, Visiting Professor Pasi Sahlberg is constantly contacted by media outlets and education experts across the world wanting to know how Finland, with an unremarkable education system just a few decades ago, has surged ahead to become one of the international leaders in education, scoring at the top or near the top on the ever-important PISA survey for nearly 15 years. ABOUT THE HARVARD EDCAST The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News Taking a Page from the Bay State's Education Playbook Ed. Magazine Lecture Hall: Visiting Professor Pasi Sahlberg News Why Finland's Schools Are Top-Notch On CNN.com, Visiting Professor Pasi Sahlberg writes about the main factors that prevent American students from achieving the kind of success that Finnish students attain.