Educated Students Aren't Valued by Ed "Reformers," So Why Should Educated Teachers Be Valued?

They are too expensive, after all, as one school district has proposed to demote ALL Ph.D. teachers to part-time workers.

What kind of message is this sending to students?

It is another way to save money on budgets and an end run around age discrimination laws as Ph.D.s are typically older people.

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Many students held handmade signs reading "What's Up Doc?" The message behind the signs was delivered over and over and over again at the podium:'don't demote the best teachers in the district (many of whom have doctorate degrees) to save money.

One-by-one students from grades 8-12 took to the podium making the case for not demoting teachers they admire and who have inspired them. Many read statements that closely mirrored language used by the teachers' union in laying out the case against demoting many teachers with PhDs.

The school board is considering a proposal to demote teachers from full time to part time in an effort to save money on salaries and benefits.