[Scotswife]

my hubby did quit - and the only ones who cared were fellow teachers. Administration didn’t give a rip. He was a good teacher so never had a problem with them.

[Eska]

Not that way in Alaska, and we live in a conservative state. I think the reason why is that so many of the upper admin people and school board members play the game to keep the money flowing their way. It's a big cesspool actually.

I also have my teaching cert, been to many in-services, heard all the anti-conservative remarks (usually about funding and tax increases). They can and do get rid of any teacher they so like if you rock the boat.

I hear all the claims by fellow conservatives concerning just quitting the NEA. It's just so far fetched from reality from what I have witnessed over the last twenty years that I question the validity. Around 30% of NEA members are conservative. Makes sense if quitting the NEA was so free & easy, that 30% be out quick;;; and they are not.