There's no question that a great teacher can make a huge difference in a student's achievement, and we need to recruit, train and reward more such teachers. But here's what some new studies are also showing: We need better parents. Parents more focused on their children's education can also make a huge difference in a student's achievement.
It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.
