I think the average teacher is good at heart. But then they are required to teach to ‘the plan’, using approved books, and an easy plan makes for easy teaching. The central control and planning of education is already here. Just pick up a modern text on science and read what it says about global warming.
So no, I don’t ascribe motive to the teachers, just the system they work in.
When I was in school, I still remember a single teacher who I had, he formed my life’s goals significantly, he told me something like ‘only the loser stops at the requirements’. He always had extra credit textbooks and tasks for students to do. Stuart Cady was his name ... Long since passed away.
Teachers who agree to assist, cooperate with, and implement programs that ultimately hurt children ***ARE*** the problem and should be blamed.
Children are sentenced to literal imprisonment in horrific "schools" because teachers willingly open the doors to these schools, and them proceed to implement the very policies that make these "schools" horrible.
I think the average teacher is good at heart.
The average teacher isn't real bright either. Just look at their average SAT and GRE scores. They are the lowest on campus.
Good at heart? Well!....The road to hell is paved with good ( but very stupid) intentions.