http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education I went to a large high school, where outstanding teachers made topics come to life, despite large class sizes. But I think without supplies and safety issues resolved, such excellence may not even matter. GreatSchools en-us ambrown Thanks for the feedback. I really think there are a variety of factors at play here. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education?cpage=1#comment_154435 5100.154435 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:55:37 -0700 baileeej I am very inclined to agree with you, I am and educator and have been for almost 15 years. I have seen all types of schools where there have been ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education?cpage=1#comment_154125 5100.154125 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:58:39 -0700 professortom There is no one important piece to a quality education. In education a multiplicity of factors contributes to excellence. The identity of these factors is the indicator of distinction. Excellent ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education?cpage=1#comment_153891 5100.153891 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:33:25 -0700 larry26 Are they the absolutely most important piece in a child's education? No.The parents and family are the cornerstone of the education for a child. The more the parents value the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education?cpage=1#comment_153859 5100.153859 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:51:59 -0700 Anonymous I absolutly believe great teachers are the most important component to quality education, because they are on the front line and pass the batton to the student. They are responsible ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education?cpage=1#comment_153799 5100.153799 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:14:05 -0700 1seremen Often teachers are, but always parents and the village or the community are the most important part to a quality education. I think parents and communities influence a high quality http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education?cpage=2#comment_153780 5100.153780 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:48:29 -0700 dhfl143 Excellent teachers can do much even in the face of many obstacles to improve the education available to students. We've seen all the movies that depict real life stories where ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/153767/Are-excellent-teachers-the-most-important-piece-to-a-quality-education?cpage=2#comment_153772 5100.153772 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:31:03 -0700