There is no doubt in my mind that the person teaching a class makes an enormous difference in the lives of the students in their charge.
They can propel the kids forward or retard their growth.
The effective ones can move mountains.
The ineffective ones become a part of the mountain that needs to be moved.
Should the responsibility of educating kids rest solely on teachers?
No.
Absolutely not.
Does it?
Many times, yes.
Are there institutional hindrances to some kids' succeeding, like poverty and neglected schools?
For sure.
Do we throw up our hands in defeat when face with these obstacles?
We shouldn't, but many do.
There are solutions, but the politics of getting them in place can be overwhelming.
The article addresses some things that could be done.
The success of the US as a competitive force in the world depends on us getting this right, and soon.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/29/opinion/frank-bruni-toward-better-teachers.html?src=me&module=Ribbon&version=origin®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Most%20Emailed&pgtype=article
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