The Intellectual Capital of Schools

The effectiveness of educators often cannot be accurately assessed, particularly in not-for-profit institutions like schools and universities, where traditional performance metrics are absent. While some teachers may achieve impressive results, this can mask a lack of genuine skill development among students. The push for standardized criteria to evaluate educational success has led to subjective measures and a culture of surveillance that fails to benefit the educational process. However, there are signs of a shift towards more meaningful evaluation methods that respect both teachers and students.