If It Didn't Suck....

Creative title huh? Not really. While there is a mythology surrounding teachers, such things as lifetime employment, three months off, shorter work days and many more unrealistic pieces of mis-information-- one thing is unclear. We are one of the most, if not the most, maligned careers that at one time was the most revered. We have gone for several years without a contract. Again. There is no respect, no "fair treatment" for us, and it is time it stopped. Regardless of how we are portrayed in the press, and no matter how many rumors circulate about our so called "cushy jobs" the truth is that we are all being treated like second class citizens. Yes we do have some corny sayings like "No Contract = No Respect" which may be true, but it is even simpler. No respect, means we are not valued. If we are not valued, (and we are the ones who care for your children seven hours a day, for 10 months a year, until they are around age eighteen) then how much do you truly value your children?

Rest Well
C