[KC_for_Freedom]

Amelia,
You are correct that the teachers can't fix the problem as things are, and administrators are not good either. But the teachers union is to blame for this. Who has the time and energy to stack the ballot process in favor of school boards who give the teachers the seniority system?

Of course parents can do their part, and the ones who value education do help their kids get through the system. But how much better if teachers really know their subject matter and keep the kids interest up?

Every school has several teachers who don't know what they are doing and turn kids off. Right?

[Amelia]

But the teachers union is to blame for this.

The unions aren't blameless, but I don't believe they are solely to blame. The politicians and judges deserve a share as well, as do administrators, teachers, parents, and students. I don't think any one factor is solely to blame.

Every school has several teachers who don't know what they are doing and turn kids off. Right?

I already said there are bad teachers out there. Some schools have more than others. Of course, every school I've ever been associated with also has several fantastic teachers on the other end of the spectrum, and quite a few who are average.