Today Show....School supply list

[LizinSTL]

If you have a problem with it don't blame the messenger. Look at the cheaters, the people who make people like you look bad. They aren't parents or students or PTA members. Care to guess what they are???

I also love your rationalization that it's only 1 to 5 percent. Would you fly on an airline where only 1 to 5 percent of the planes crashed every year?

LOL Yes. Would you rely on police officers and firefighters in your community if 1-5% of them were bad at their jobs? Would you eat at a restaurant where 1-5% of the employees were bad at washing their hands?
Would you participate in fundraisers where PTA officers embezzle proceeds?
Oh wait, you likely already do!

I'm sorry that you feel the need to paint all public educators with such a broad brush. I'm certain that most (oh maybe 95-99%) public educators who choose this career path are consumate professionals and truly want children to grow and learn.

This thread has moved on from its original intent and so am I.

 

[Purseval]

The difference between police/firefighters/teachers and restaurants is that you can choose to go to another restaurant if you don't like the service. Taxpayers don't have that option. Even if they choose to go private or homeschool they still get stuck with the bill. Restaurants can't get offended when told their food stinks, blame the customers for their problems and claim that it would be a Michelin 5 Star if only they had more money. Therefore restaurants have to deliver quality or they go out of business. When public schools meet the same standards as restaurants then perhaps we can put our broad brushes away.