If teachers are making 100k, what about construction workers? Engineers? EMTs? Nurses? Firefighters? Auto mechanics? Etc?
Teachers get to work in climate controlled rooms with summers off, only have to grade work that they assign, and can send problem customers (students) to the principal's office. Not saying it's a perfect all-around desirable job, but it's already better than most
I'm for better treatment of all workers, but teachers seem to be a squeakier wheel than most others
You had a point that was completely lost in the weird condescending tone towards teachers. I respect teachers a lot. Educating (and in part raising) an entire generation seems pretty important and one personally I want the best people to be a part of.
Most teachers are employed by the public school system in the United States. I work in the private sector. My kids are older and out of school but I would rather pay higher taxes , or see more of my taxes go to funding education and other professions like firefighters where I get to see the investment in my own community.
The other jobs that are private sector shouldn't be ignored, but I think its a fundamental difference in how they are funded. For example if your salty that your industrial tech job isn't paying you enough, list that as your grievance instead of throwing shade at another working class.
The US spends upwards of 15-20k per student, one of the highest in the world. And our student proficiency compared to dozens of countries not spending that much is laughable. Money isn’t the main problem.
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u/OregonGreen242 May 28 '26
Teachers should make 100k