Rethinking Teacher Supervision and Evaluation: How to Work Smart, Build Collaboration, and Close the Achievement Gap

＂Per NASSP, research shows that teachers are the most important school-related factor in student learning--with school leaders following as a close second. Nonetheless, teacher quality varies across the country, and the Center for American Progress finds that students of color and low-income students are less likely to be taught by a highly effective teacher＂--

Kim Marshall served as teacher, principal, and district official in the Boston Public Schools. Currently, Kim consultants with schools and districts across the United States on leadership practices. In addition, Kim publishes the online newsletter The Marshall Memo, summarizing the best ideas and research in education.