"Teachers earn more than the average worker in the community where they teach!"

[proud2BlibKansan]

Have you all noticed this latest attack??

It is part of the attack on the teachers in Crystal Falls. Sadly, promoted right here on DU.

I just noticed it yet again in this video posted by Duer NoNothing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x2N4bDmzdc&feature=player_embedded

And I am seeing it in the comments on my local media following articles about school districts dealing with budget cuts.

So let's think about this. WHY is it wrong for teachers to earn more than the families of the students they teach? Is anyone complaining about doctors earning more? Business owners? Social workers?

It's also important to note that among college graduates, teachers are at the bottom of the pay scale. Last time I checked, social workers were at the bottom and teachers were right above them.

It's time for us to rise up and demand to be treated and paid as professionals. Of course, since we are professionals, we are going to earn more than the average worker, especially if we teach in a low income community, like Crystal Falls.

I have been teaching for 30 years. I earned $7200 my first year. It was in a Catholic school. Five years later I started teaching in a public school and earned $19,900. (I thought I had died and gone to heaven.)

After 30 years I make what I describe as a decent salary. But I am a professional and I earn every penny.

It really disturbs me that along with all the other attacks, we now have to defend our salaries. :mad:

Will the crap ever end??