because the value that the electorate puts on teachers is higher than 20K.
This is a circular argument. You're claiming that the electorate values teachers at X because they think they deserve that much. That is just a statement of fact, not a rationale or explanation for why people think that way.
how on earth could they hold them hostage? if they don't like the pay or benefits, they can find another job, or go to another state.
As far as taking people hostage, I'm talking specifically about pensions here.
because people are willing to pay more for goods and services in the private sector, and are less willing to pay taxes to a government bureaucracy that is seen as wasteful and out of touch.
That's fine, but when you only attract deadbeats into teaching, don't ask why our schools fail.
very little, in regards to k-12 education.
I'm pretty sure the ability to read and do basic math skills does more for the economy than any other two specific skills. Insofar as people can do these things, k-12 education gets (some of) the credit. Insofar as there are deficits, k-12 gets (some of) the blame. But you can't squeeze juice from a turnip, you know?
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Date: 21/2/11 02:56 (UTC)This is a circular argument. You're claiming that the electorate values teachers at X because they think they deserve that much. That is just a statement of fact, not a rationale or explanation for why people think that way.
how on earth could they hold them hostage? if they don't like the pay or benefits, they can find another job, or go to another state.
As far as taking people hostage, I'm talking specifically about pensions here.
because people are willing to pay more for goods and services in the private sector, and are less willing to pay taxes to a government bureaucracy that is seen as wasteful and out of touch.
That's fine, but when you only attract deadbeats into teaching, don't ask why our schools fail.
very little, in regards to k-12 education.
I'm pretty sure the ability to read and do basic math skills does more for the economy than any other two specific skills. Insofar as people can do these things, k-12 education gets (some of) the credit. Insofar as there are deficits, k-12 gets (some of) the blame. But you can't squeeze juice from a turnip, you know?