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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The people who scream "school isn't childcare" tend to be appallingly racist, sexist, and elitist. The way they disparage childcare workers is disgusting.

That phrase is basically a dog whistle at this point, IMO.[/quote]

And yet, disturbingly, numerous people who identify themselves as teachers on these boards will say it.

I always assume they aren't actually teachers, of course, but far-right or libertarian trolls. But it is alarming how often the sentiment pops up in these conversations as though it has any validity at all. And the variations!

No teacher I've ever actually talked to in real life thinks this. The prevailing wisdom on education is that schools teach "the whole child" which means they serve many roles including but not limited to academic enrichment. And that includes protecting and caring for children, which is why educators are also mandatory reporters and why schools have legal responsibilities for keeping track of children.[/quote]

Agree. The sentiment is disgusting and it's appalling that teachers express it. One thing the pandemic has unfortunately taught me is how many people who identify themselves as educators online are deeply racist and sexist. It's vile. I hope they are trolls.[/quote]

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