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December 06, 2011 11:16:41 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?:

Reality checks!
Acknowledge that every kid is NOT prepared or capable in the same way and not all are built for exceptional success in the conventional ways that the folks listed below like to muse that they are.......everyone CAN'T do everything well. there are norms and tendencies - accept that and all will be better served.
Come on Bill Gates, Bloomberg, Duncan, even Obama...I have a few classrooms I'd like to see you stand and deliver in - for all 184 days.
You won't be able to do it, no matter your salary and no matter your preparation.

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.