A letter from a teacher
Dear Taxpayer, I first went into teaching because I believed that I could make a difference. If I had gone into it to get "summer's off," I would have long since picked another career choice. With the first CBEST, CSET, or first aid test, I would have checked out. I jumped through many hoops in order that I may put myself in a position before children to exemplify the significance of education. I want to influence children to be better. I want to encourage them to make a difference in this world. I want them to have access to opportunities that they did not believe they could. My goal is to ensure that students believe in themselves. And whether they receive an "A" or an "F" in my class, I want them to leave with a better understanding not only of the curriculum I teach, but also of their own capabilities. I have noticed that many of you have lost hope in public education. Class sizes are going up, and reports in the news of travesties in school,...