For the Children? Not Exactly.
Judy Kidd, President of the North Carolina Classroom Teachers Association, recently addressed Charlotte’s CAUTION (Common Americans United to Inspire Our Nation), with a message rather critical of the National Teachers Association (NEA).
The question asked can not be any clearer.
Between the two organizations, which is actually supporting teachers while simultaneously seeking practices that are in the best interest of the students?
To determine the answer to this question, one need only look to what the respective organizations themselves say.
The first bullet point from the NCCTA’s mission statement is:
“To work for the welfare of school children, the advancement of education, and the improvement of instructional opportunities for all.”
In stark contrast, on July 6, 2009, retiring NEA General Counsel Robert Chanin explained why the NEA and its affiliates are effective advocates:
“Despite what some among us would like to believe, it is not because of our creative ideas, it is not because of the merit of our position, it is not because we care about children, and it is not because we have a vision for a great public school for every child. NEA and its afflilates are effective advocates because we have power. And we have power because there are more than 3.2 million people who are willing to pay us hundreds of millions of dollars a year in dues each year.”
There is no shortage of evidence that the public school system of America has failed its students and the taxpayers who fund it. Debates rage over the merits of privitazation, vouchers, home schooling, charter schools, etc.
When all is said and done, ask yourself: Is the NEA, the primary advocate group for the status quo, really looking out for the best interests of your child? Their own statements should prove to you the answer is a resounding “no”.
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