Teachers

What does the research say?

Teachers are parents' most important partners in their children's education, and can have a significant impact on student success. In this section, you can find information about the role of teachers, how the profession is governed, and tips for parents about working with teachers.

• 2005

  Teachers matter: Attracting, developing and retaining effective teachers

  OECD, 2005. This major international scan by the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) reviewed teacher policy in 25 countries.

• 2011

  Doing what matters most: How parents can help their children succeed at school

  People for Education, 2011. Our researchers reviewed thirty years of research from Canada, the United States and England to see how parents can help their children succeed in school.

• 2007

  2007 Survey of Canadian attitudes toward learning

  Canadian Council on Learning, 2007. This report includes findings from a survey of more than 5,000 Canadians.