Teachers have a huge effect on their students. Great teachers inspire students to do more than they thought they could do, they help students make up lost ground, and they put students on the path to success.
But teachers aren’t born knowing how to do this. They need help to become great. The help teachers need can be as simple as ensuring their supplies arrive on time and that master schedules allow them to collaborate with colleagues, as well as more complex elements, such as clear standards and high-quality professional development. This kind of help comes from great school leaders who understand how to organize schools that support instruction and help every teacher improve.
