Well, I apologize if you believe I was putting words in your mouth, I don't think I was...And I don't believe that Teachers are "Servants" in any measure...Mine, or anyone's...They are employees of a system, that in my view, has learned how to pay lip service to concerned parents, while at the same time ignoring their wishes...If Administrations of districts were truly focused on education we wouldn't be in the mess we are in, in terms of graduation rates, and comprehension of materials at graduation...Our public schools are failing our kids, and it isn't because of lack of resource either.
Well, that's a start I guess, but how much of a say do they have? For instance, How many parents sit on this council, as compared to administrators? Is there a curriculum circulated to the parents of each student before the implementation, along with an open hearing? Also, while your district does this, how may across the nation do this?
When my kids were in school, I was involved in their education. I attended meetings, and spoke out when I thought things needed to be addressed. I visited with my kids teachers and respected and appreciated many of them, and told them so....Now, I have a newly born grand daughter, that will in 5 years be beginning her journey in education, and I will be involved in that as well....I hope by then we can settle down from these agenda driven education stories, and get to basics to teach the children proficiency in the things they need to succeed, like language, science, math, and history arts, and not these pet project social engineering agendas.
Thanks for what you do Sue....