Amelia, I have known and know many of the "really good teachers". They are demoralized to the max. And, also are afraid to stand up to the evil people running things. Today, most teachers are in it for the governmentjob security, and the relatively good wages and benefits. For the most part, teacher's saleries are FAR above the salaries of parents whose children they teach. From start at 25 grand to 20 year tenure and 45 grand and above. Teachers are running education in the trenches. Parents have little if anything to do with it. It has always been so. WHY has it gotten worse. Peace and love, George.
I see you're another one of those who thinks teachers are well paid, but aren't interested in working for that good pay.
WHY has it gotten worse.
Why are there more divorces?
Why are more people living together without marriage?
Why is homosexuality more acceptable?
Why are there more out-of-wedlock births?
Why is there more nudity, profanity, and otherwise crassness in the media?
The world has changed, George. It's not just the schools.