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Posted by Barbara Pytel Jan 11, 2008 |
Three Reasons
Fear of abuse accusations. Males are more likely to be accused of abuse. Even when cleared, the reputation of the teacher has been tainted. Many wonder, "Was he really innocent or did he get away with something?"
Low status of being a teacher. The education profession does not have the same respect as other professions. If a teacher has six or seven years of college and an attorney has the same, who would be more highly respected? Most people would say the attorney.
Low pay for time spent working. Teachers often work all summer to prepare a new curriculum for no pay. They correct papers all evening and receive no pay after 4:00 when they leave school. Teachers take college credit classes to keep certification current at their own cost. And, they often pay for many classroom supplies out of their own pockets. Teachers often qualify for food stamps and subsidized housing. [Charles E. Ramirez, The Detroit News, December 3, 2007]
Research
In spite of teachers quitting after only a few years and dropout rates up to 60% in some schools, education is not on the front burner for the next presidential campaign. I have a difficult time understanding this.
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