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November 8, 2011
On the doleful mediocrity of so many who pursue careers as teachers nowadays.
The greatest share of the blame for the intellectual impoverishment of K-12 education lies on the political left,which has made poverty a viable lifestyle choice; politicized curriculums; lowered standards disastrously; defended unions that elevate the welfare of teachers above the success of students; made self-esteem a more important goal than learning; and fought to keep minorities "down, dumb and Democratic." But intellectually serious conservatives too often have turned away, relinquishing the field of education to leftist mush-minds. And when we do engage, it’s to sanitize learning or insist on imposing our religious views in the classroom. Education must be fact-based, demanding and politically neutral. The only agenda should be turning out effective, successful citizens who can sustain our country’s power and greatness. --Failing Schools a Sign of Failing National Character ｻ Publications ｻ Family Security Matters
Posted by gerardvanderleun at November 8, 2011 8:09 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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In the 60s when I was recruiting college students for Naval Aviation, one interview question was always, "What are you going to do after graduation?" Those majoring in English, poli sci, social studies, etc. always seemed to answer, "I guess I'll try teaching," or some iteration threreof. At the time I thought it rather callow and lacking in ambition. Now I realize what it has wrought. Many of those young men have become the tenured teachers of today and are responsible for much of what education has become.
Like Colonel Peters, my K-12 teachers were mostly women who demanded much and were dedicated to imparting knowledge even to those who resisted mightily. I thought they were mean, but I still remember their names and thank God I was fortunate enough to have been in their classes.
Posted by: Jimmy J. at November 8, 2011 2:31 PM
Don't get me started.
Posted by: RedCarolina at November 8, 2011 5:12 PM