The Rude Pundit - A Tale of Two Nations and Their Future Teachers

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13. It is the getting there that weeds out those that are in it for the money.

And I'm still leery of having teachers who are in it for the money.

The extra education needed and the grades they have to maintain getting that extra education. It takes a special type of person to be a good teacher. For those in it for the money, there are easier and faster ways to get high paying jobs. We need to get away from the "Pay for Education" mind-set and get with the "Education Pays" philosophy.
Also you need to look at the economy needed to support an actual good education system. That economy needs to be a healthy economy, a thriving economy. And don't forget the spin offs from having well educated people. It rubs off on those around them, educated or not. The general level of knowledge everyone has goes up. Everyone wins. Propaganda sources like Fox News will die from lack of viewers and supporters. No embarrassing Mitt Romney types making it to the finales in running for President.