[GAgal]

Unless things have changed, regular K and P-K classroom teachers, at least in GA, have at least one aide. If the class is special ed, there might be 2 aides for perhaps 8 kids. A persistently out of control special ed student might warrant his own “keeper” in addition to the aides. Another odd thing about the article is that out of control classrooms aren’t the norm in OK imo, as Obama didn’t win a single OK county in either election iirc. Parents with enough sense to reject Obama have enough sense to avoid raising hellions.

[Flaming Conservative]

I worked in Tulsa for years, about 10 years ago. Since that time, the crime and murder rates have climbed. Drugs. Drugged up parents, drugged up kids. I frequently worked in the north end, which used to be the most dangerous area. I kept my eyes open, but wasn’t really afraid. You couldn’t pay me enough to work anywhere in Tulsa, now. We go there for occasional appointments, but we keep our eyes open. Lot of good people there, but it only takes a few to mess up the whole place.

[Xenodamus]

"Another odd thing about the article is that out of control classrooms aren’t the norm in OK imo" Sadly, with what teachers are paid in Tulsa the classes are full of teachers who have never taught or been trained to teach (research Teach For America). While the lack of indoctrination may be great - these new teachers have no idea what they are getting into nor what they are doing. Mostly classes are filled with SJW who want to be the students friend and change the world. A teacher in Tulsa can move to all of the neighboring states and make more money and teach in a more pleasant environment.