tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post4433237771191905888..comments2024-03-28T11:57:21.902-04:00Comments on CURMUDGUCATION: TNTP's Teacher Pay Proposal Is DopeyPeter Greenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511193640285760299noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-60562431316519913322014-08-30T13:03:40.206-04:002014-08-30T13:03:40.206-04:00Never mind that private sector employees often get...Never mind that private sector employees often get reimbursed for taking classes in their field and even pay for degrees. These dolts in the ed "reform" movement don't even know squat about civil service and why there has to be a step system and rewards for advanced degrees and not for the fictional "merit"--it's to prevent favoritism by supervisors like principals. Basically, these "reformers" walk all over teachers largely because of sexism. They figure women won't fight back--they've already sacrificed the right to strike in most states. Why not finish the job and pay them the same as babysitters?OTE adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259422705314063194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6534665086749553287.post-29279592084238803512014-08-30T10:45:10.845-04:002014-08-30T10:45:10.845-04:00This is all awful, but to me the stupidest part is...This is all awful, but to me the stupidest part is not wanting to pay more for advanced degrees. Since advanced degrees cost you money you can't afford, plus lots of time you don't have to do the coursework, who would ever be able to get one? So obviously more knowledgeable teachers are not desired.Rebecca deCocahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13168718846105012814noreply@blogger.com