My wife (she’s a part time teacher) got this nifty piece of NEA propaganda yesterday, (we actually get enough annually to clear a small Brazilian Rain Forrest–just in case you wondered where those dues went, other than to Democrat politicians) and in it we have comments from four Arizona Teachers, all claiming to be Republicans, and all pointing out how “disappointed they are with John Mc Cain.” (Oooh, act surprised!)
First off, claiming to be a Republican does not make you one. I present John Mc Cain as proof. He’s not a democrat, but if he is such a great republican, what’s he need Palin for. Anyway, while these “educators” (they are not necessarily teachers) may be registered as Republicans, their associations are primarily with organizations who promote democrat policies, and the lefts agenda.
Kathy Ray of Mesa, AZ–she’s got an issue with Arizona’s per pupil funding (Arizona is 49th), and because pay is performance-based test scores apparently “should not be the only measure of an ability to teach.”
I suppose we could follow that logic down to, “why give tests at all.” Maybe like-ability is a better measure. Why don’t you guys go to school for 160 or 180 days— or whatever it is— and do nothing but recess, then promote everyone to the next grade. That’s definitely not test-score based. No homework, no tests, hey wait a minute. What do we need you for at all? Parents won’t even have to pay you. I’m sure you can find another job where performance doesn’t matter. Democratic presidential nominee comes to mind.
