Three points by a Boston Globe article:
“The Talent Strategy”
By Michele Cahill and Talia Milgrom-Elcott
February 3, 2011
THE ROOT cause of the nation’s failing educational system is now widely recognized as the lack of well-prepared, high-performing teachers, especially in high-poverty areas. Research shows that having a strong teacher for three to four years in a row can bring disadvantaged students up to the level of affluent students. This is one area where federal policy, state policy, and public opinion coincide: making sure that every student has a great teacher is everyone’s top priority…
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