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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (124011)	8/10/2010 1:32:19 PM
From: Freedom Fighter	Respond to of 132070

KT, The major problem with teachers is the union. Unions exist to offer a counter balance to private business owners that would use an advantageous position to take advantage of their employees. But many teachers (and many other union workers) work for the government. So the exact opposite occurs. Unions use their voting power to force outrageous demands out of politicians (tax payers) that want to get elected and stay in power. The solution is to crush the teacher's union and make compensation and promotions based on merit. In the end, some may actually make even more, and we'd get rid of all the trash and have a more responsible higher quality public system.

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (124011)	8/10/2010 4:20:35 PM
From: marcher	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

"...teachers need to be tested and rated on job performance..." sure, teachers should be rated on job performance. using student test scores to compare teachers is deceit, however. witness the recent study by obama's lead labor economist who found student test scores do not correspond to teacher efficacy. instead, teachers should be rated according to their degree of professional and instructional skill. this is directly observable in practice. teachers are tested for basic skills, prior to certification. and, they are tested for other knowledge during degree fulfillment. what other testing is needed?