“This latest study should elevate the issue on the national agency, because it not only underscores the importance of education but also illuminates how we might improve schools” (The Value Of Teachers, Mr. Nicholas D. Kristof).
The proposition by American teachers’ unions that “the home is the foremost influence and that teachers can only do so much” reeks of painful ignorance.
The commentary “The Value Of Teachers” (January 13, 2012) by Mr. Nicholas D. Kristof: the long-term economic benefits of appointing capable educators – which would correspondingly yield tremendous takeaways for the education system – have been well-documented. Not only would outstanding teachers effectively empower schoolchildren with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the workplace, they can also impart values that would shape a student’s moral capacity and character. Clearly, there needs to be heightened discourse and engagement on this issue in the political spheres.
The proposition by American teachers’ unions that “the home is the foremost influence and that teachers can only do so much” is ludicrous, conveniently myopic and reeks of painful ignorance. There are no two ways about it: parents and teachers must develop a constructive, complementary relationship to allow teaching-learning pedagogies to be productive. Teachers’ unions are pedantically relishing in the comforts of the failed status quo, and there no mechanisms for quality control and assurance of accountability.
Besides more stringent assessments for admission to the profession, performance indicators can be introduced to provide consistent, holistic evaluations of staff members. High expectations are warranted, so stringent benchmarks must be staunchly in place. Just as good teachers can be helpful over a long period of time, allowing poor ones to go on unchecked would be dangerously detrimental.
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