It is unfortunate that we have problems
like “bad teachers” one would assume anyone in a position to
teach would instinctively be passionate and motivated but thats just
isn’t the case for every teacher. It is apparent that lower income
and poorly preforming schools are getting end of the road,
unmotivated and poorly paid teachers, thus lessening our children s
chances or hope of wanting education let alone ever attending
college.
“The problems are systematic: The
number of teachers over 60 years of age in the Chicago system is
twice that of teachers under 30. The salary scale, too low to keep
exciting youthful teachers in the system, leads to the city to rely
on low-paid subs. Who represent more than a quarter of Chicago’s
teaching force. “We have teachers”, Mrs. Hawkins says “who only
bother to come in three days a week”(Jonathan Kozol, 63)
In order for children to progress and
be excited about education we need to employ teachers who are excited
and youthful, who can motivate students and instill self-esteem and
build their social skills. How can it be possible for our students to
take school seriously and come to class prepared and ready if we have
teachers who don't even show up to work? We need to start putting
money into serious and qualified teachers for the districts that are
in need.
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