One thing remains the same

There are all sorts of inventions and technical tools available to teachers and school personnel these days. Many of these resources are helpful and quite valuable. However, think of this...How useful would any of these tools be without a terrific teacher?

Just because a laptop is put in front of a student doesn't translate into learning. Having the most up-to-date lab won't guarantee that a child is working to his or her potential. Being digitally connected doesn't insure that a student is deeply involved in his/her work.

Someone still needs to be there to pose questions and to answer them. A teacher is needed to prod, probe and move the student forward. Teachers bring life to the subject matter. Most importantly, the teacher engages with the students on a variety of levels; intellectual, emotional, social and behaviorally.

So some things remain the same in education in spite of all the changes that seem to take place in today's 'reform minded' conversation. Great teachers are still at the core of all that is good about education. Some things do remain unchanged...bright and capable teachers are fundamental to the success of children.

Dick