In response to:
"I have a great deal of respect for dedicated teachers who go the extra mile for their students while keeping their political views to themselves."
When did that happen? Or, is that a utopian thought on your part? It certainly isn't true in the real world.
EAGnews.org and I continuously poke the belly of the education beast to see what kinds of pustules pop, and it never ceases to amaze us the types of low-lifes involved in our education system.
There are many great teachers – we work with a lot of them every day. But there are also a lot of people who don’t deserve the honor of teaching our children.
Whether it’s union-defended “pervy” teachers getting a slap on the wrist for very serious offenses, teachers doctoring student test scores for their own gain, or teachers union officials involved...
You will find that the classroom is one of the most traditional places in the country, right up there with classical music in how little it has changed over the years.
You probably live in MA or CT which seem to dominate in the international tests compared to other states.