Why Teacher Recognition Improves Student Learning

You will learn why all exceptional teachers must have local and state awards and recognition programs:

* Every K-12 and Community College system needs a teacher recognition program - less than half have them!
* ALL exceptional teachers should receive a special "thank you" from the board and administration - 85-95% don't!
* Learn how Improved student learning evolves as teacher's self-images improve through recognition.
* Learn why Board members need to understand recognition program impact on improved student learning.
* Parents will learn about exceptional teachers and sholuld demand all teachers be hired and retained at that level.

"Dr. Andrews provides a plethora of examples of recognition schemes, which should inform the current debate in Australia.  
Not only should this book be read by teachers, but, probably of greater importance, by teacher employers.
Consideration of the examples presented and consequent action by education authorities might start to attract and retain more teachers."
Graeme Lock,
Australian Journal of Teacher Education;
Edith Cowan University, Australia

"This book is well worth reading and I urge that it be placed at the top of educator's "must read" lists. Dr. Hans Andrews has clearly exposed an embarrassing deficiency through his research that found a surprisingly small number of schools and community colleges using awards and rcognition as motivating forces to improve teaching quality and effectiveness." David Pierce, Presidential Search Consultant and former President and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges, Washington, D.C.