So, are people saying there are NO bad teachers? [View All]

[KansasVoter]

I read the posts here and cannot figure out if anyone thinks there are bad teachers who should be fired.

Please don't turn this post into a "I hate teachers" thread because if you do, then it means you do not think there has ever been a teacher who deserves to be fired. And we all know that is impossible.

First off, 90% of my teachers in High School were wonderful!!

I had two HORRIBLE teachers in four years of high school. They were basically cruising to retirement and did not give a crap about any of the kids. They were horrible and everyone knew it. I wish they would have been fired. They were showing up for a paycheck, and that was all. But no one could fire them. And I know at least one teacher in my daughters middle school in the same boat. Nothing they can do about her. She is 64 years old and mean as can be and also does not give a crap!

So, can someone who is in the education area, or a teacher, please explain how you get rid of a teacher who is just basically lousy at their job. I have seen teachers fired for porn or for hitting a kid. But how do you get rid of a teacher who is does not really give a crap and is just there for the money and not the kids?

Is it possible to have a civil discussion on the DU about this topic?