For those who still need proof that great teachers matter
For those who still need proof that great teachers matter, the NYTimes has an excellent piece today by the economics columnist David Leonhardt about an ``explosive'' new study showing great kindergarten teachers have huge effects on future success and well-being.
Teachers must be given the final say over excluding unruly pupils in a drive to restore discipline to failing schools, according to a think-tank report for the Government drawn up by a Northampton governor.