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If we could reach the point where many of our nation's future leaders know what teachers know after teaching successfully in our highest-need schools, we would have a very different situation.

My guess is the great majority of teachers would welcome a system where innovation is embraced, where their hard work and their students' achievement are applauded and rewarded.

When we become a really mature, grown-up, wise society, we will put teachers at the center of the community, where they belong. We don't honor them enough, we don't pay them enough.

If education does not create a need for the best in life, then we are stuck in an undemocratic, rigid caste society.

If we can teach a teacher we can reach more people.

I am confident that the vast majority of teachers will work with us towards achieving that goal.

We're not trying to be the only route into teaching. We do put enormous energy into understanding what differentiates the most successful teachers.

Those who know how to think need no teachers.

Now, we believe that the majority of teachers in America know our system must be reformed, to put students first so that America can compete, that teachers don't teach to become rich or famous. They teach because they love children.

If the education and studies of children were suited to their inclinations and capacities, many would be made useful members of society that otherwise would make no figure in it.