In the report, Reforming Teacher Pensions For A Changing Work Force, The Education Sector says too many burned-out teachers remain in the classroom because of the way teacher pensions are structured. The report advocates restructuring pensions so these teachers are not forced to remain in from of classes for X number of years in order to gain their pension. 

Hmmm, seems the problem is teacher burn-out. Why are these teachers feeling this way?What are the stresses that cause this? How could their careers be helped to avoid this condition? Perhaps the critics of teachers should address the problems of lousy educational environments, not enough supplies and books, little help for students with emotional problems, overcrowded classrooms, and the ridiculous pressure of having to drill-and-kill students so the teachers (value-added) and schools (NCLB) will look good to the public. 

Don’t Get Me Started…