Did you know if a citizen volunteers to do work for the SD for free the unions will fight it , because it could be a paid job, and they view it as taking something away from someone. They don't care about the kids, they care about job security. Anyone who is a part of this sytem is wrong. Your wife needs to find an alnetnative, or start an alternative teaches group which offers insurance. I hear that from so many teachers , I have to admit it makes me mad.
Why not start a non-pfofit that offers insurance to teachers and gets charitable donations from the public. I bet you would find many who would pay to break the union stronghold.
If you aren't part of the soultion, you are part of the problem.
The Association of American Educators is an alternative Professional Education Association she may be interested in.
The AAE offers an excellent Liability Insurance Plan. Click here for a list of AAE State Affiliates.
Please pass this information on to other teachers and students who are planning to major in education.