The Purpose of Schooling

[Empty Glass]

Originally Posted by The Man in Black

What does everyone here think of the race to the top program in the US?

Y'know, I have to confess I haven't done a whole lot of research into it. I was reading a commentary on it a few weeks ago, though; I might have to find it and read more before I post anything.

Originally Posted by Banefull

In fact the teachers at my school were paid a lot less than their public school counterparts and yet it produced far greater results. I also have to say that my private school had the second lowest tuition of any private high school in America (when I enrolled), yet it had a very good reputation.

Banefull: would you say that the teachers at your school were very effective, high-quality teachers? (Or was there some other reason for the great results?)

I ask because I've been thinking that having great teachers is one of the best ways to produce results.