Turn on 60 Minutes for the spin against the teachers

[malaise]

Enough of this shit

[bbinacan]

1. I think I'll watch it before

I pass judgment.

[malaise]

4. The way the section was introduced was pro removing

teachers rights. No contract crap.

[aquart]

6. Yup. Nauseating and fairylike from the getgo.

Wouldn't you like this big shiny quarter? Pure slight of hand.

The only entertaining thing about it is they've been telling us for weeks that teachers are thieves for earning $52,000 and now they're saying it'll be great when we give them all $125,000.

[malaise]

14. No the fact that for all the build up the public schools

were still whipping his ass was very entertaining. :evilgrin:

[aquart]

27. Oh, then I turned off the sound too soon.

[Hannah Bell]

23. yeah, you keep doing that "fair & balanced" gig.

[RC]

2. Our children being trained like animals.

[Overseas]

3. So sorry to hear that.

Wish we could count on one major broadcast network for more balanced coverage.

Instead of propping up cruel modern Republican ideas, it would have been greater to see them honor our teachers and show how much most of them give to their schools and how hard most of them work.

[MichiganVote]

5. Unions are supposed to protect teachers from unfair firing processes.

That's their job.

[aquart]

7. Among many other things.

That is hardly the sole purpose of a union.

[MichiganVote]

10. Bargaining--when you can get it. Name another.

[aquart]

26. Healthcare. Pension. Working hours. Working conditions.

Pensioner events. Holiday events. Activism.

Never belonged to one?

[MichiganVote]

8. 89-90 hours a week for a job??? Any job?? And then they don't meet state standards?

[malaise]

11. More privatization propaganda

with CBS' #1 hackadoo Katie.
Fugg them!

[MichiganVote]

13. Whose kids undoubtedly never stepped foot in a public school.

[DURHAM D]

15. Same as our President. nt

[malaise]

16. For security reasons I can't imagine

a President's children in public school in these times.

[DURHAM D]

17. Not referring to his children - I am referring to him. nt

[DURHAM D]

9. So one young man makes all the hiring/firing decisions.

And, he seems like a bit of a dick.

Oh no - their tests didn't turn out so well.

[malaise]

12. Damn that part was funny

I'm sick of them.

[RC]

21. And they were probably teaching to the tests, too.

[mrmpa]

29. One student increased his reading by 2 grade levels in 1 year-BUT

did he comprehend anything he was reading? I doubt it.

[TomClash]

18. Best part was the MBA asshole gets nailed at the end

School treads water - you spent money like water - why aren't you under water?

[Smarmie Doofus]

19. I've seen it. And seen it. And seen it. No thanks. n/t

[DeSwiss]

20. ....

[dkofos]

22. The results spoke for themselves.

No appreciable improvement in the students score.

[Hannah Bell]

24. +100

[MichiganVote]

25. Not to mention that I didn't see any wheelchairs in that room, no kid freaking out with EI,

Did you see any kids with Downs Syndrome or a similar medical impairment? Nah.

They Don't Have To Take Kids With Disabilities AND They Don't.

[Sienna86]

28. Some teachers are not effective teachers

I saw the 60 Minutes episode. I have children in school. Some of their teachers are terrific; some are far from it. A proactive school/principal/district might offer better observation and mentoring. Our schools do not. I respect educators and believe they should be well paid. My issue is that ineffective teachers are not removed from the classroom.