Betty, what happens when our educators don't know the subjects they are educating
our children on? Case in point, a friend of mine teaches english, and yet she
didn't know who John Milton was. IMO, we have made the mistake of preparing the
teachers by teaching theories of education, not science, math, english, and
history.  I think teachers should be required to take a double major, education,
and the subject they want to teach; and to be paid accordingly. I respect
teachers,. but I think they ought to KNOW their subjects

Betty B wrote:

> Permit me, if you will, to segue into comments about educators:
>
> Speaking of a precious part of our population, it does not appear either that
> our educators are properly regarded.  They leave perhaps the most treasured
> legacy. When Bobby retires, his legacy will be that permanent mark on each of
> his students -- that unique mark that only Bobby can have left.  He should be
> treated like the gold that he is.
>
> Educators should be treated with utmost respect by students, parents, and the
> community at large.  Generally speaking, we have failed woefully in our duty
> to give them everything they need to carry out their nearly sacred task, and
> to properly reward them for their skills, knowledge, and abilities.
>
> Bad on us.
> Betty
> aut viam inveniam aut faciam
> "I will either find a way or make one."