Greatest Threats

[RustyShackleford]

Increased pay doesn't do shit when the unions protect the old guard, I'll support increased pay when I see an increase in quality, or some sort of proficiency measure for teachers and administrators.

While I agree with what you said about protecting teachers with tenure, look at what kids are learning in school compared to what we were taught at the same age and grade levels. Some of the stuff kids are doing in 5th and 6th grade today wasn't taught until high school 20 years ago. I listen to folks in their 50s and 60s complain about teachers not teaching shit and having it "too easy" or getting "too many days off" yet they have no idea what the fuck is even being taught to kids these days let alone want to take the time to find out. It's just easier to complain while fewer and fewer capable people want to teach because of shit pay and nothing but parents who don't give a shit (none of this was directed at you, SOWT, but rather some people I know personally).