And there you have it. Continued refusal to accept any margin of compromise, refusal to give an inch, on the fact that charter schools and vouchers could work for some people. Private / parochial schools, in spite of having to manage to a budget (what, we can't keep increasing property taxes?) continue to provide a disciplined, consistent, and safe learning environment often not available in many public schools. Is every school superior? No, of course not. But it's all about choice. And that choice generates competition because otherwise, they have to close their doors. And some do. When was the last time you heard of a public school closing due to poor perforce? Right. Laughable. It's the gift that just keeps on giving.
The fact is that many teachers prefer to work in a private, parochial, charter school environment, in spite of lower salaries, is because they don't have to deal with the bs in public schools. Parents are more engaged, the kids want to be there, and the teachers are doing what they love - - teaching those who want to learn. In NYC and Newark this past fall, parents lined up overnight to get their children into charter schools. The saddest thing is seeing those parents literally in tears when their kids don't make the cut due to limited space. But every year, the parents continue to line up for the cherished spots.
So why do teachers want to go into pupil schools? Because they have the unions protecting them from any fear of firing, reprimand (ever hear the term rubber rooms?), and can coast through life without any effort. It's pure socialism. Don't get better than that, sucking the teet of a failing system that just keeps getting bigger, more costly, and continues to fail on a global level.
