Reply #36: Research [View All]

[cjbgreen]

Independent researchers need to examine the study. It makes sense that effective teaching contributes to student success. But what is more complex is understanding what we mean by success, how that is measured, other variables etc. I hate the attack on teachers. I am not a union member. I am an educator. These attacks on teachers while failing to correct the underlying systemic issues hurts children. 1. They distract from the disastrous impact poverty has on children. Our children do not have health care, they do not have nutrition, they do not have environmental safety, many do not have homes. Much more is now known about the brain and the impact fear and nutrition has on the brain. Yes some children escape and many amazing educators find ways to help children learn. But many, sadly because of our leaders will continue to suffer. Blaming teachers is unethical, vile and worse destructive .

The argument that teachers do not want accountability is another lie and distraction. Most teachers celebrate the successes of their students and they want to know if their lessons work. I am not sure if I am more terrified by how big money is creating the propaganda to scapegoat a group of professionals from whom corporations want to steal or by the shamefulness of the simplistic and evil minds that ignore their responsibility for contributing to the impoverishment of children.