Why are Teachers Blamed for Everything? Why are Parents Blamed for Everything? Who is to Blame? Will The Person Responsible Stand Up!

Teachers take a lot of hits. I, know, I have taken a few myself. I also know, as in any profession, there are many teachers who are not doing a great job and need to be fired. BUT (and I must emphasize this) there are far more great teachers then there are bad ones!

In my many years of teaching I have only come across one person who I would consider a "bad" teacher (out of maybe 100+...maybe...give or take a couple). That is often not mentioned in the news when they are reporting about "that" teacher. However, this bad publicity is having an impact on attitudes and perceptions. Many parents and students have done some terrible things to teachers and teachers have had to pay dearly (public humiliation, job loss, financial ruin, etc.). I attached a link to a documentary film that a friend of mine is working on exposing "holding centers" for teachers who have had allegations made against them.

Here is the link: http://www.rubberroommovie.com/

Does this shock you? Why is this happening? Should these rooms even exist? If a teacher is guilty shouldn't they be fired? If a teacher is innocent, shouldn't they be put back in the classroom?

There are many underground movements that are fighting back but you don't hear about them very often. Why? Are there forces trying to keep them silent?

Here is a link to a phone message (not sure if it real or not, but entertain the idea for a moment...) from a school in Australia. What if schools fought back, what would happen?

Here is link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwghabw4N80

If we are going to change the school system in America, we really have to know what we're dealing with. There are monumental forces that are having a severe impact of our children's lives. If we do not meet these forces head on and challenge them, they will continue to maintain the status quo and our children and nation will continue to suffer.

Oh, and did I mention the drop-out rate in New York is 52%...

What do you think happens to those kids?