Reply #61: My daughter was accepted in the program believing that it was intended

[JDPriestly]

to recruit top students into teaching in primary and secondary schools, not to replace other teachers. She received a more attractive opportunity in her field and did not go into the program. But I had the impression from her that she was sold on the program as a way to find out whether maybe teaching would be the right field for her. She decided on graduate school and college teaching.

The program should not be used to close state budget gaps. Teachers are really getting squeezed by budget problems. The worst is that the precarious positions of teachers' and public employees' pension funds are not yet recognized by retired and working teachers and public employees. The worst of the impact of the economic crisis on teachers and public employees has not been felt. It's scary when you think about it.