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December 06, 2011 11:01:30 AM

Recruiting and Screening For Top Talent:

1

High Pay:

2

Good Training for Teachers Entering the System:

3

Small Class Size:

5

Hold Teachers Accountable Through Test Results:

4

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

Teacher should do a live classroom audition, as they do in top private school. Solicit student feedback on the audition -- do not rely solely on admins.

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.