It’s the Teacher, Not the School!

Susie sent me this interesting article that describes the importance of teachers in the lives of young people. All too often we spend a lot of time and energy trying to find the best school for our kids. It seems that Bill Gates has discovered what several studies are beginning to reveal: student success is dependant on the teacher, not the school…

“If you want your child to get the best education possible, it’s actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school.”

As a home-schooler (or at least the husband of one!) and a house-churcher, I’ve come to understand the power of taking responsibility for your children’s education, both academically and spiritually. How often are we willing to release the responsibility to schools (or to churches) only to later bemoan the fact that our kids have not embraced the values that we hold so dear? It’s time to reclaim the minds, hearts and souls of our own kids…

It’s the Teacher, Not the School!