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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't want to derail this thread as a non-teacher but as a parent I am deeply concerned by the state of education in our country and therefore am reading threads like this to learn and hear perspectives.

For context, I often disagree with the educational policies that both political parties espouse and have considered myself a moderate independent for several years.  I believe that we need a robust, thriving capitalist economy that innovates and offers diverse employment opportunities.  I also believe that our nation needs to be investing in education and teachers much more efficiently and effectively than it currently is.

Culturally somehow we adults have also really lost sight of acting consistently and making small choices in the best interests of students.  There is a palpable sense of overwhelm everywhere with teachers, administrators, and parents.  Behavior standards, safety, grading standards, and so many other elements in schools are crumbling.  There seem to be whipsaw decisions determining best practices in teaching and frequent ideological warfare instead of solutions and compromises. And yet the same rigid curricula often seem to permeate schools that doesn't necessarily prepare students well for college and/or the job market.

So.  There seems to be little doubt that we need to attract teachers to the profession, we need to improve teacher quality standards, and teachers need to be able to afford to live comfortably.   I don't know enough about the red tape teachers face but there seems to be a lot of that too.

What would move the needle? [b] A loan forgiveness program that would waive loans while the teacher is actively employed and meeting certain standards? What would those standards look like? Is there a bonus structure that can be implemented to encourage excellence? [/b] Is there a more reasonable way to help ESOL/FARMS/SN kids get the support they need while not straining attention for classmates that are ready to move faster?  What is preventing behavior mandates that phones are put away during class, kids are expected to behave and abusive parent entitlement behaviors are not placated?

I'd like to advocate for positive change.  The solutions are not solely in voting for one political party IMO.  Would value your insights, if you are willing to offer them

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These already exist in DCPS. If you look up news on our bonus system IMPACT, you'll see that it is one of the highest causes for teachers wanting to leave DCPS[/quote]

Also PSLF & TLF[/quote]

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