[Amelia]

But, what needs to change so that more bright individuals will choose teaching as a career instead of these "high status" careers?

You never did address this part of my post. Any ideas?

[wintertime]

But, what needs to change so that more bright individuals will choose teaching as a career instead of these "high status" careers?

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Private schools don't seem to be having a problem. My children's pre-school Montessori teachers were wonderful. They did the job because they loved it, not because of the money.