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Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois
If anyone chose teachers to be the stewards of anything we're insane.
Teachers have more of an opportunity than most to make a difference in the lives of others for sure. And I applaud those that do. But it's hardly a job requirement, it not what they get rewarded for, and it's definitely not exclusive to the profession.
I think this is union rhetoric that they probably wish they'd never started, because now they are screwed. No one wants (or is capable of handling, frankly) this kind of reponsibility. Now some parents buy in - thats even worse.
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I agree. They allowed the examples of the exceptions and not the majority become the banner for all educators...and that is not fair. Not only does it take away from the achievements of truly great teachers, it creates a false sense of expectations from the parents.
What makes a great teacher truly great is that they can inspire the kids to truly work harder than they ever have in their lives for anything.
I'd say less than 5% of educators are in this league.