[NittanyLion]

She actually has three degrees, a Masters in Math Ed and Bachs. in Math. and Poly. Sci. All that accomplished in 5 years, while playing BB at at Big 10 school, with much blood, sweat, and tears involved. She was an all Big 10 Academic recipient 4 years straight. She could have gone into virtually any profession, however she went into teaching to make a difference. She could be making 6 figures at any other career of her choosing.

I understand how difficult it is to juggle the demands of D1 athletics and the classroom better than most, so I salute your daughter for her accomplishment. I also have two immediate family members in the teaching profession, so I understand that many teachers are dedicated and competent professionals as well.

Unfortunately, there are many terrible teachers (as there are people in most professions) that are easy to ridicule and are an embarrassment to their peers. There is far too much arrogance displayed on both sides of this argument. Seems to me it's best for everyone to acknowledge that each parent should make the decision that's best for their own child, and avoid making sweeping assertions about others.

[BlackElk]

Respecting you as I certainly do, how do you propose that we avoid having to subsidize the ideas we despise (i.e. gummint skewel curricula)? I do not want vouchers to affect private schooling because the money comes with strings attached. I also want not one tax-produced nickel going to public "education."

[LisaMalia]

Very well said.

When family is involved, and you read some of these posts, it's difficult not to come to their defense.

As you said, at the end of the day, it's a personal choice.