But not long after the turn of the 21st century, the Swedish school system seems to have lost its soul. Schools began to compete no longer just with superior learning outcomes, but by offering their students shiny buildings in shopping centres, or a driving license instead of better teaching. And while teachers were giving their students better marks each year, international comparisons portrayed a steady decline in student performance. Indeed, no other country taking part in PISA has seen a steeper fall. School discipline has worsened too, with students more likely to arrive late for school than elsewhere. - See more at: http://oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-swedens-school-system-can-regain.html#sthash.ZOhABn6I.dpuf