From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Do smarter teachers make smarter students? from Education Next Student achievement varies widely across developed countries, but the source of these differences is not well understood. One obvious candidate, and a major focus of research and policy discussions both in the United States and abroad, is teacher quality. Research and common sense tell us good teachers can have a tremendous impact on their students' learning. But what, exactly, makes some teachers more effective than others? Some analysts have pointed to teachers' own scholastic performance as a key predictor, citing as examples teacher-recruitment practices in countries where students do unusually well on international tests. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063