Every teacher remembers having a student who, at one time or another, tried too hard.
Low test scores, poor quiz results, and repeated setbacks were met with increases in determination and effort that only added to the student's confusion and frustration. If that effort did not lead to improved performance, the student became more angry and upset. If the trend continued unabated, the student's interest in learning waned, and resignation and detachment eventually replaced eagerness and energy. Than Words Teacher quality is at the forefront of current education reform. President George W. Bush's comprehensive education plan, No Child Left Behind , challenges public schools to reach for excellence and improve student achievement.