Neoliberal “ed reformers” want to increase teacher pay w/o increasing respect for teachers or respecting their professionalism. (Taking away collective bargaining rights & treating pay/pensions as “excessive/wasteful” use of taxpayer money are two such modes of disrespect.)
Teacher Quality, Status Entwined Among Top-Performing Nations
www.edweek.org
Prestige and respect, not just salary, prove crucial in assuring a truly professional teacher workforce.
