Educators seem disappointed with the steps the Obama administration have put in place to aid and reform the educational system in the U. S. stating, "this is not the change [we] hoped for". The Obama Administration hoped for increased financial aid to schools to prevent layoffs and the removal of ineffective teachers to prevent declining of standards in public schools. The results included new teacher evaluation systems "with the collaboration of teachers' unions". Teachers however, claim that they are still being held responsible for issues in public schools. In addition, variations in ideals among educators unions prevent consensus among differing states as the groups respond to various stimulus packages differently. While I agree with the reevaluation of schools and teachers, I still have not seen any of the positive results hoped for in the stimulus plans. Educators still fear for their jobs and improvements in public schools themselves seem to move rather slowly. I sincerely hope that conditions improve soon or the quality of education in the U. S. may begin to drop.
Article Referenced:
Dillion, Sam. "Teachers' Union Shuns Obama Aides at Convention." NYTimes. New York Times, 4 July 2010. Web. 28 Aug. 2010
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