I have not seen that standardised tests make the profession less attractive, though some principals respond to them in a way that drives the best teachers out of their schools (by over-emphasising test prep in the school curriculum for example).… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
The most reliable way to be certain of their classroom impact is through independent studies conducted by third-party organisations which compare the student growth in our corps members' classrooms to that of other teachers in similar situations. — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
People are attracted to teaching because they want to make a real impact. The teachers who are making the greatest difference go far beyond… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
As a country [USA], we can attract more talented people to teaching by raising awareness of educational inequity and getting the public to understand… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
Creating a high-functioning education system requires all the strategies involved in building high-functioning organisations anywhere. It requires a deliberate and aggressive strategy to ensure… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
I have not seen that standardised tests make the profession less attractive, though some principals respond to them in a way that drives the… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
When people think the issue can be solved, it becomes a moral imperative to be part of the solution. We can do a lot… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
I often hear from new graduates that it's better to wait until you have more experience.... But I'm a big believer in the power… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
The limitations of federal laws are able to create real progress at the local level. Ultimately, to effect not just incremental progress but progress… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
Education is the most powerful tool countries have for boosting economic growth, increasing prosperity and forging more just, peaceful and equitable societies. Where educational… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
The evidence would suggest that there are some great alternative certification programmes and some lousy ones. There are some wonderful traditional education schools, and… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
Its time to declare a cease-fire in the education race. We have far more to gain from collaborating than competing. We Americans should ask… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
The most successful teachers in low-income communities operate like successful leaders. They establish a vision of where their students will be performing at the… — Wendy Kopp Copy Share Image
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