Say what you like about teacher unions, but before their rise teaching was a day-labor tier job, one with low pay and lousy working conditions. And before you say “Yeah, but they only work 9 months a year,” research has shown that most teachers put in as much time as those working a 50 week job. And they often use those summers to further prepare for their jobs.And “parenting?” Yeah, they are often left to fill in the parenting gaps caused by people who don’t have time due to working multiple jobs.
There are many aspects of teaching that I do miss: the vast majority of the students, presenting the subject matter, colleagues, and most parents. It is the best job that I’m glad I no longer have. With rare exception, it really is a job for those under 60.
I met her once when I was teaching in NY City. She’s a nice lady who is dedicated to education. I can’t imagine why Mr. Allie would pick an argument with her.
Teachers, along with police, firemen and the medical nurses, aides, etc., are of top importance in this country and yet paid less than politicians and athletes!
Flashaaway over 1 year ago
Part of the class will be mothers to be under the repubs agenda.
ChristopherBurns over 1 year ago
What’s your point here Mr. Good Wynn?
knutdl over 1 year ago
Division? Matthew 12:25: ‘Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand’
baroden Premium Member over 1 year ago
Not sure why Goodwyn is railing on Weingarten now. Must be a slow day.
Odon Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sure would enjoy listening to Al debate Randi about education.
DangerMan over 1 year ago
Say what you like about teacher unions, but before their rise teaching was a day-labor tier job, one with low pay and lousy working conditions. And before you say “Yeah, but they only work 9 months a year,” research has shown that most teachers put in as much time as those working a 50 week job. And they often use those summers to further prepare for their jobs.And “parenting?” Yeah, they are often left to fill in the parenting gaps caused by people who don’t have time due to working multiple jobs.
scote1379 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Only 60% Parenting ? More like 80% social work !
Havel over 1 year ago
Jack7528 over 1 year ago
No idea who Weingarten is, and parents parent, not teachers.
IndyW over 1 year ago
It’s time to disband teacher unions.
DrDon1 over 1 year ago
Does Goodwyn ever have something constructive to say? Perhaps he should write speeches for the likes of DeSantis….
ChristopherBurns over 1 year ago
I met her once when I was teaching in NY City. She’s a nice lady who is dedicated to education. I can’t imagine why Mr. Allie would pick an argument with her.
annbc-art Premium Member over 1 year ago
Teachers, along with police, firemen and the medical nurses, aides, etc., are of top importance in this country and yet paid less than politicians and athletes!
Kevin Jacobs over 1 year ago
When giving 110% isn’t enough anymore.