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Good article. I'm sure this very perceptive young man is not the only one out there who understands that while teacher compensation may sound tremendous, it doesn't compare with professionals in other fields requiring the same qualifications. Teacher opponents may want to look up the definition of the prefix "co" as in "co"llective bargining. This means that two sides were represented at the bargaining table and a mutual agreement was reached on salary and benefits as well as working conditions. Many still do not understand that teachers are not "paid through the summer for not working." Interesting to note: This young man, 5 years out of high school,presumably under 25 years of age, says he will make more this coming year than his teachers (who may have been teaching 20-30 years).
I went through New Bedford Public schools and I can honestly say that I was always treated well by my teachers. It’s unfortunate that it has become popular to bash teachers.
It's about time that something positive is published about teachers. It's too bad that teachers are always criticized and critiqued instead of being praised. Without us there would be no professionals. We are the base and the foundation of success! Furthermore we are told that we are overcompensated, when we are required to obtain a master's degree. Professional's with master's degrees gross more than teacher's could ever. Ironically, we spend a lot of our wages on classroom materials and supplies, despite being underpaid. The bottom line is that teaching is a labor of love, patience and dedication and unfortunately many don't understand!
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Good article. I'm sure this very perceptive young man is not the only one out there who understands that while teacher compensation may sound tremendous, it doesn't compare with professionals in other fields requiring the same qualifications. Teacher opponents may want to look up the definition of the prefix "co" as in "co"llective bargining. This means that two sides were represented at the bargaining table and a mutual agreement was reached on salary and benefits as well as working conditions. Many still do not understand that teachers are not "paid through the summer for not working." Interesting to note: This young man, 5 years out of high school,presumably under 25 years of age, says he will make more this coming year than his teachers (who may have been teaching 20-30 years).
Great letter. I’m surprised the Standard Times printed it.
I went through New Bedford Public schools and I can honestly say that I was always treated well by my teachers. It’s unfortunate that it has become popular to bash teachers.
It's about time that something positive is published about teachers. It's too bad that teachers are always criticized and critiqued instead of being praised. Without us there would be no professionals. We are the base and the foundation of success! Furthermore we are told that we are overcompensated, when we are required to obtain a master's degree. Professional's with master's degrees gross more than teacher's could ever. Ironically, we spend a lot of our wages on classroom materials and supplies, despite being underpaid. The bottom line is that teaching is a labor of love, patience and dedication and unfortunately many don't understand!
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