A good teacher is key to a student's success, but success also depends on support and encouragement at home. Many students simply aren't getting this support, and teachers recognize the need to support students outside the classroom—sometimes by visiting their homes.
SOURCE: Primary Sources: America's Teachers on America's Schools
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