THE KIDS ARE SMART ENOUGH, SO WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?
A BUSINESSMAN’S PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATIONAL REFORM AND THE TEACHER CRISIS
BY RICHARD W GARRETT
“My hat is off to Richard Garrett who has given us an in-depth look at an often unspoken subject that has been going on behind classroom doors for decades. This book accurately describes an unacceptable situation in many education classes of our youth. These classes are void of hope, discipline, and quality education. “
- Charles Roach, high school administrator, former North Central High Principal, 26 years President Challenge Leadership Programs, 8 years contract consultant for Franklin Covey - The Leader in Me
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#ElevateTeachers
Elevate Teachers is a community of private citizens, parents, and voters who believe teachers are public servants who deserve our support and respect. We want to participate in the national conversation around education with an understanding that teachers are on the front lines of social development, tasked to serve their communities in accordance with the expectations and obligations we, the people, have chosen. Therefore, for education to improve, we must first respect, support, and elevate the role of teaching in our politics and our culture, while examining the choices we, as a society, have made regarding the educational system.
WHY IS ACTION NEEDED?
Teacher status in the United States is slipping badly
Teacher job satisfaction has dropped 15 points to its lowest level in over 20 years, while teacher stress levels have increased
US teachers' status lags far behind their counterparts in China, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, and Greece
Enrollment in teacher education programs has decreased dramatically and will lead to a significant teacher shortage
Mainstream press coverage of education focuses on testing outcomes and often blames teachers for poor results
We, along with thousands of you, would like to become a force in the country to muster the public to get behind their teachers and to help in the effort to elevate their stature. We believe that through the dialogue we plan to develop, understanding will lead to respect.
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Founder of Elevate Teachers shares a heartfelt letter written by his daughter-in-law and first grade teacher, Angel Garrett.