and have for the last 19 years-most in elementary. I have nothing but the utmost respect for my fellow educational colleagues. Although my job is tough, it is nothing compared to what my friends go through.
All of this anti teaching BS making the rounds has done nothing but raise my hackles. No one goes into this for the money, unless you are selling an educational plan. And if there plans are so good, why are scores dropping. All they are doing with this micromanaging is killing the joy learning and needlessly stressing teachers and kids.
I have had a very visceral reaction to the shooting. I hope something good comes out of this but I have been in eduction long enough to know not to hold my breath. Our Texas Education budget and Human Services (mental health) was cut by over 5 million each last year. It decimated us. Well, we have more money this year, but they have already laid off so many experienced teachers that they will never come back. I have had more than my fill so I am one step out the door myself.
You put your money with your treasure. This county treasures it's military, not its kids or people, and that is the plain honest truth.
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