I've been a public school teacher in Miama-Dade for 20 years -- the last 15 deep in the inner city. In 2001 I was my school's choice for social studies Teacher of the Year. See my about page. In fact folks hammering teachers on this thread ought to go see my about page in general because I guarantee you can't do the job that I do and survive. Let alone thrive.
Hi ex-soldier. I wasn’t hammering on teachers. Just the opposite. I think in many cases teachers have an impossible job. They get hammered on all sides.
My comment was about how difficult it would be to find replacements because the inner city is not an easy place to teach. Good qualified teachers couldn’t be found quickly or easily.
You are right, I could not do your job. Most people couldn’t.
Congratulations on being chosen Teacher of the Year! Yes, I will go to your about page.
If students were treated the way they were 40 years ago your job would much less stressful and “easier”.
Would it not?