The cognitive skills of teachers differ widely among nations. A new study investigates whether these differences affect student achievement and how the U.S. might recruit teachers with stronger cognitive skills.

Eric Hanushek of the Hoover Institution joins EdNext Editor-in-chief Marty West to discuss his article, "Do Smarter Teachers Make Smarter Students?," co-written with Marc Piopiunik and Simon Wiederhold, available at: https://www.educationnext.org/do-smarter-teachers-make-smarter-students-international-evidence-cognitive-skills-performance/

Ep. 152 - Feb. 27, 2019: Comparing Teacher Skills in the U.S. and Abroad

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Ep. 152 - Feb. 27, 2019: Comparing Teacher Skills in the U.S. and Abroad

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