I really am interested in how a former undersecretary of education has
come to the point that he is so determined
to attack teacher tenure, teacher unions and «restrictive work rules» for teachers — especially during a time when public schools have been systematically defunded, forced
to jump through hoops (Race
to the Top) in order
to get what remains of federal funding for education, like some kind of bizarre Hunger Games ritual for kids and teachers, and as curriculums have been narrowed
to the point where only middle
class and wealthier communities have schools that offer subjects like music, art, and physical education — much less recess time, school nurses or psychologists, or guidance
counselors.
Partners with core subject teachers and school
counselors to ensure students on their case - load
come to class on - time and are prepared
to learn.