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December 06, 2011 10:52:12 AM

Recruiting and Screening For Top Talent:

High Pay:

Good Training for Teachers Entering the System:

Small Class Size:

Hold Teachers Accountable Through Test Results:

What else goes into recruiting, evaluating, and retaining great teachers?:

I don't care how good a teacher is, a huge class will severely limit the amount of time that teacher can spend with each student and probably won't result in the best education for the student. To me that is common sense. If we could pay public schools teachers like we pay congressman then would we see better teachers and better performing students. I can't imagine who should deserve higher salaries than those who teach our children.

When it comes to getting the best teachers possible into the system, what are your priorities? Rank the approaches below from 1-5, with 1 being your highest priority.