Very often we developed a better grasp of the subjects than the over worked teachers.
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We're not trying to be the only route into teaching. We do put enormous energy into understanding what differentiates the most successful teachers.
In almost every area of human endeavor, the practice improves over time. That hasn't been the case for teaching.
I don't think most teachers realize how much impact they have.
I do think we know that a teacher who knows what he or she is doing, knows their subject matter, and knows how to impart knowledge to kids is a critical piece of closing the achievement gap.
I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children.
Our experience at Teach For America has been that the more people understand educational inequity, the more they want to do something about it.
Most teachers still say they love teaching though they wouldn't mind a little more respect for their challenging work and a little less blame for America's educational shortcomings.
I think more and more respect has been accorded to teachers, and quite rightly so.
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
The big shift in approach on education that we are taking - which is different from what happened before - is that we trust teachers and we trust heads.
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