No, I don’t refer to “they” in terms of the teachers, “they” are the NEA.
The Conservatives need to speak truth and many teachers/union members will understand the uselessness of the Dept. of Education.
It no way ensures the demise but truth will erode their influence.
"Speaking the truth" will not necessarily "sell" the idea (regardless of what it is) to teachers - as a whole.
Remember: it's repub/rino/conserv/tparty truth. A tough sell to be sure.
Selling the idea of a union free, competitive, well paid teaching profession needs to appeal on a very visceral level if movement is to occur. They - as a whole - must perceive that the repub/rino/conserv/tparty philosophy is the "place to be" and it's perfectly ok if they opt for this position based on purely selfish motives. In fact, it's to be preferred.