They are correct when they say people perceive edukators as overworked and underpaid. You cannot argue that they are wrong.
The issue as framed by these people is not the ACTUAL pay and benefits. It is the PERCEIVED pay and benefits framed against the “SACRIFICE” of being a EDUKATOR.
Of course they believe more pay will correct the perception but I say lets just correct the perception by revealing the truth.
“You cannot argue that they are wrong”
Yes you can. But nevermind, we shall never agree until it’s tested. Let’s see abolish public education and see how much teachers would be making if customers paid them voluntarily. If it’s more than they’re getting now, then the whiners have a point.
The days per year that teachers actually work for a living 187: (12 days of staff development before the school year begins plus 175 instructional days)
The days during the school year that they take off every conceivable holiday PAID: 25
Add in the summer months spent off, and I certainly do not see where any teacher is overpaid or overworked.
In fact, they are receiving salaries and benefits that most people earn by working year round.
No sympathy in this corner for underpaid/overworked teachers.