Why Do Great Teachers Matter

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According to Williams (2017), public schools’ great teachers matter. The author cited that:
As an edtech entrepreneur, I believe that great teachers matter. I also believe that all teachers can improve with the right type of training, which includes regular coaching and feedback. I believe that schools can improve, and can do a better job of preparing all students for the world beyond the classroom. I firmly believe that our future success, and the success of every entrepreneur for that matter, depends on our public schools and the children they educate. Those children are the workforce of tomorrow and if our schools fail them, then we too shall fail (para. 5).
Local, state, and federal government funds public education to the nation’s children.

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