(background: Adrian Fenty was a "reform" mayor of Washington DC. He hired Chancellor Michelle Rhee who had a no-nonsense way about trying to clean-up a failing school system and often, offended the education establishment & even parents. so, his opponent, Vincent Gray ran on a platform that was anti-Fenti & anti-Rhee. Gray won ... much to my dismay)
Why is it that people think that Teaching is a right?
Teaching is a privilege.
On the other hand ...
Receiving a public education is a RIGHT
Our children have the right to receive the best possible education that is constantly evolving and holding not just the Students accountable -- but also holding Educators & Parents accountable.
These might be highly politically incorrect or even fighting words for some.
Tenure should never be granted ... and just like every other job -- Teachers' & Administrators' jobs should be based on performance & updated credentials and certifications.
Our children stand to learn very little if they have teachers who got a piece of paper 30 years ago ...
When are people going to learn that EDUCATION IS THE GREATEST CIVIL RIGHT that will shape the future of our nation?
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
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