education in america sucks ass. everyone knows it. our high schools rank 28th in math, 23th in reading, and 27th in science. and it's been dropping. since no child left behind, schools have been disregarding other subjects, and "teaching to the test". our public schools are in a horrific state, which is why charter schools and vouchers for private schools have become more popular for those who have the means.
let's get one thing clear. it's not the teacher's fault. most go into teaching bc they want to make a difference. it's a noble job, with little gratitude and and even less pay. the problem lies with policies handed down from people who know jack shit about teaching and those who support them. people who cannot see what these policies will birth. but as always, all the blames lies with those on the front lines, teachers. they are overworked and underpaid. taken for granted and stepped upon. trying to institute policies they don't agree with just to keep their jobs. and with little voice about how to teach students. and all of this does a disservice to the people who matter the most. the kids. we are crippling them. unable to compete on the international stage, they are our future. and it looks dim.
here are 2 articles that exemplify these sentiments.
the first is an article from a former public school teacher aimed at college professors. the second is a blog post from the 2009 national teacher of the year. if these articles do not effect you, then you are part of the problem.
article 1: a warning to college profs from a high school teacher
article 2: teachers should be seen and not heard
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