Best quotes by Wendy Kopp on Leadership

Checkout quotes by Wendy Kopp on Leadership

• ‟ We are looking for a set of personal characteristics that predict success, the first and foremost of which is perseverance in the face of challenges. We also look for the ability to influence and motivate others who share your values, strong problem-solving ability, and leadership.

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• ‟ The idea that computers can ever replace teachers and schools reveals a deep lack of understanding about the role leadership plays in student success.

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• ‟ Charter laws do something really important. They give educators the freedom and flexibility that they need to attain results. But we also have to invest a lot in the leadership pipeline to take advantage of that freedom and flexibility.

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• ‟ I think the way to understand Teach for America is as a leadership development program.

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• ‟ In the long run, we need to build a leadership force of people. We have a whole strategy around not only providing folks with the foundational experience during their two years with us, but also then accelerating their leadership in ways that is strategic for the broader education reform movement.

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• ‟ We are working essentially to build a leadership force of folks who will, during their first two years of teaching, actually put their kids on a different trajectory - not just survive as a new teacher, but actually help close the achievement gap for their kids.

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• ‟ The mission that unites all of the programs of the Teach For All global network is that of cultivating the leadership capacity critical to ultimately ensuring educational opportunity for all.

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• ‟ School boards can be a steppingstone to higher forms of political leadership.

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