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I find it both sad and disheartening that Massachusetts schools are "up for sale" to the highest bidder these days, and no one seems to see that the CHILDREN are the ones on the auction block! It is evident that those such as Stand for Children (SFC) who wish to strip unions of any and all participation in protecting teacher's (and ultimately) student's rights are simply using big business-like tactics to save a few bucks -- get rid of the older (and more experienced) teachers who earn more money overall, and hire all new, younger teachers who are easier on the budget. What they fail to understand is that the art of teaching is not just something you can learn by taking a few classes in college. It is a noble profession whereby those who choose it hone their craft over time by learning classroom management, the best way to connect with students, and creating out-of-the-box lesson plans and strategies to help our kids become the leaders of the next generation. Are there some senior teachers who may not be at the top of their game? Sure. But for every one of them, there are probably two new fledgling teachers struggling to control their classrooms, trying to figure out why Johnny is acting out in class, and struggling with learning all the protocols in the building while creating new lesson plans. You see, there are advantages and disadvantages to both sides of the coin. So let's find a way to work with ALL factions in a positive way that works for everyone, not just a few financial backers who think that a 'Walmartization' of the American school system is the almighty answer to everyone's prayers.
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I find it both sad and disheartening that Massachusetts schools are "up for sale" to the highest bidder these days, and no one seems to see that the CHILDREN are the ones on the auction block! It is evident that those such as Stand for Children (SFC) who wish to strip unions of any and all participation in protecting teacher's (and ultimately) student's rights are simply using big business-like tactics to save a few bucks -- get rid of the older (and more experienced) teachers who earn more money overall, and hire all new, younger teachers who are easier on the budget. What they fail to understand is that the art of teaching is not just something you can learn by taking a few classes in college. It is a noble profession whereby those who choose it hone their craft over time by learning classroom management, the best way to connect with students, and creating out-of-the-box lesson plans and strategies to help our kids become the leaders of the next generation. Are there some senior teachers who may not be at the top of their game? Sure. But for every one of them, there are probably two new fledgling teachers struggling to control their classrooms, trying to figure out why Johnny is acting out in class, and struggling with learning all the protocols in the building while creating new lesson plans. You see, there are advantages and disadvantages to both sides of the coin. So let's find a way to work with ALL factions in a positive way that works for everyone, not just a few financial backers who think that a 'Walmartization' of the American school system is the almighty answer to everyone's prayers.
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