This is becoming increasingly important in the teaching profession. The school's goal should be to produce effectively functioning citizens for our society. This responsibility falls on each individual teacher. This philosophy doesn't just involve creating a few productive citizens. Everyone must have an equal chance.
Every student is equally important.
This belief is imperative to being a teacher. The students that have the most problems and the most handicaps are the students that need to be reached the most. It's amazing how a sound education can propel a young adult towards success. A teacher is a vital part of a community. Teachers need to be visible and active leaders in the community.