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Originally Posted by nathanbforrest45
I believe there are some dedicated public school teachers. However, I think they burn out very quickly, just as you have. I put part of the blame on the teacher's union which seems to stress more more more more money for teachers while requiring them to do less and less.
Originally, I was going for a teaching degree from the University of Maryland in the 1970's. I was enrolled in the College of Education and wanted to be a social studies teacher in high school. I quickly learned that (1) I would not be allowed to carry a gun in inner city schools and (2) I would not be able to teach in a conservative mindset. The money was not an issue in all honesty. So, I decided to go into transportation instead. I was influenced by Dagny Taggart and have not regretted that decision.
I don't hold many teachers in high esteem any longer and maybe that is unfair. Perhaps its not the teachers, but the system itself. Either way, I don't see our public school system as do the job we are paying for.
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The current system is no doubt broken. When competent and hard working folks go into teaching, they are usually lured away to other endeavours. They get burnt out while dealing with the politics and lack of respect. Personally, I had zero use for the teachers' union. It cost me $840 a year in dues.........for what? I'm not sure.
If I ever went back to teaching full-time, it would probably be in a parochial school setting. The pay and benefits are less, but the teachers have way more support from the parents, and when little Timmy acts like an "a-hole" there are consequences (unlike the current crap going on in the public schools).
Currently, I'm content being a mom. Best job in the world. I enjoy teaching speaking/listening to adults two nights a week. I don't pay union dues, and teaching adults is much easier and satisfying.
I respect your criticisms of the current state of education. They are fair critiques. I just caution those commenting on this thread not to generalize. Unless you've been a teacher, you have NO idea the challenges they face. I've worked in the business world as well, and believe me, teaching is not desirable (even with all the time off) compared to the perks of the private sector.