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Hey Phil, in our county school system they are brining in "teachers" from Russia, Japan, England and Austraila. These folks are allowed to live over here for two years and "teach" without paying any income tax. Most NC schools are desparate for teachers, you could get a job pretty much anywhere in the state that you choose, come on down!

Most NC schools are desparate for teachers, you could get a job pretty much anywhere in the state that you choose, come on down!
Well thanks Flint. I don't know if I'd have the qualifications necessary to teach, but it would be an interesting job.

The problem is not just the teachers it's the system.
Here in Georgia, our county has a few good schools (where the PTA is strong and parents are active) but most are NEA playgrounds. Atlanta city schools are pathetic. GA is 50th in SAT scores and that is a major reason Barnes is no longer Governor. Atlanta spends thousands of dollars on the schools per student for what? There is a systemic problem that is occurring nationwide. We need to get the NEA's agenda out of the schools and show some leadership in the classroom. Children will respect (or fear) teachers who have command of the classroon. Teacher's pay is not where the money is going all the time. In addition, it is not always the pay the keeps good teachers out. I know some very good teachers who have left because of situations directly related to political events within the schools.
BTW, GA is 50th, SC is 49th.