Achievement Quote by Harry Wong
“The single greatest effect on student achievement is not race, it is not poverty - it is the effectiveness of the teacher.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century, 2015
Effective teaching matters more than race or poverty for student success.
In simple terms: Good teachers boost achievement more than background.
Invest in teacher quality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom instruction
- teacher training
- policy reform
- school leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools support teacher development?
- What policies enhance teacher effectiveness?
Teacher impact can be limited by systemic constraints.