Research shows that there is only half as much variation in student achievement between schools as there is among classrooms in the same school. If you want your child to get the best education possible, it is actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school.

Related Quotes

Education begins at home. You can't blame the school for not putting into your child what you don't put into him.

— Geoffrey Holder

BeginsBlameChild

If you can give your child only one gift, let it be enthusiasm.

— Bruce Barton

ChildEnthusiasmGift

If you took your child to the dentist and check for cavities, the child likely won't get them. If you take them just for emergency, that's all they're gonna get.

CheckChildDentist

If you establish a routine for your child, then your routine can be more manageable.

— Vanessa Lachey

ChildEstablishManageable

Americans want students to get the best education possible. We want schools to prepare children to become good citizens and members of a prosperous American economy.

AmericanAmericanAmerican Economy