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I emphasize teachers because they are largely left out of the debate. None of the bombastic reports that come from Washington and think tanks telling us what needs to be 'fixed' - I hate such a mechanistic word, as if our schools were automobile engines - ever asks the opinions of teachers.

— Jonathan Kozol

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Teachers have the hardest and most important jobs in America. They're building our nation. And we should appreciate them, respect them, and pay them well.

— Jim Hunt

Most teachers still say they love teaching though they wouldn't mind a little more respect for their challenging work and a little less blame for America's educational shortcomings.

— Arne Duncan

I am a teacher born and bred, and I believe in the advocacy of teachers. It's a calling. We want our students to feel impassioned and empowered.

— Erin Gruwell

We're not trying to be the only route into teaching. We do put enormous energy into understanding what differentiates the most successful teachers.

— Wendy Kopp

Well, teachers have been profoundly demoralized in recent years and are often treated with contempt by politicians. There's a great deal of reckless rhetoric in Washington about the mediocrity of the teaching profession - and I don't find that to be true at all.

— Jonathan Kozol

Our teachers are valuable, and our public policy should reflect that.

— Doug Ducey

Teachers are our greatest public servants; they spend their lives educating our young people and shaping our Nation for tomorrow.

— Solomon Ortiz

Sure, just like there are bad lawyers, bad doctors and bad politicians, there are people who aren't cut out to be teachers. But by and large, the people who are called to be teachers are passionate about the profession.

— Randi Weingarten

I think it's appropriate that we simplify, clarify and strengthen, so instead of this nebulousness, we have clarity and authority invested in teachers once more.

— Michael Gove

✗Opposing Perspectives

Our teachers are operating just as effective leaders in the business world do. They set a vision that most people think is crazy. They convince the kids why it's important to accomplish the goal. And they are totally relentless.

— Wendy Kopp