In my state there are very few small towns that actually do teach, but many that are not far from what this writer describes, and it is really sad. All schools could use a whole lot more teachers like you.
That is so sad. I hope it does not come down to that in the school I teach. I do teach in a small town in Kansas. I truly hope it does not come down to that! I am lucky to have an amazing superintendent and principal. Hopefully the NEA wakes up and realizes what is happening is not working. Next, I fear, these small towns will be hit, and our flexibility will be stripped away from us.
We have to follow and meet all the standards the state has set, but luckily the principal allows us to do it in any way we like. Furthermore, we can teach other material as well, as long as our students know the standards that they will be tested over on the state tests.
Not allowing teacher creativity and no parent support will tear the education system apart.
Also, thank you for the comment. I greatly appreciate it!