Given budget shortfalls, state and federal mandates (some are helpful), a too often skeptical public, and the hyper ventilation in social media about the perceived 'ills' in education, I have a bit advice for our various political leaders at all levels. Before you embark on a path to 'fix' what is thought to be wrong, if you do anything, make sure you talk to the people in the school buildings.
If something does need a 'fix' who better to ask than those engaged in teaching our young people. Yes, before you make a proposal, create another law, and before you claim to know or believe something - prior to any or little investigation - LEARN from the experts.
The vast majority of education professionals aren't looking for a handout or 'grabbing' all the money. They want to be asked their opinion, they want to share their knowledge of what works and what can be done better and they want to improve the quality of education they render their students. Along the way, if these happen, you will have shown that you respect their work and that you value their contributions to public education.
Dick
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