Everett Houck On (09 Oct 96) was overheard to say to Charles Beams
 EH> I read your post on higher academic standards, but what about higher
 EH> standards for teachers. Here in Oklahoma you only have to have a
 EH> degree and pass a test which is about on a fifth or sixth grade level.
 You are, or were, if I recall correctly a teacher aide?
 Take the courses; earn the degree; take the NTE -  then come back
 here make the same statement.  I won't take you anymore seriously
 than I do now but you might have learned something.
 EH> The are all too many colleges where you can earn a degree just by
 EH> paying for it. The standards of a lot of colleges are lower also.
 Name a couple
 EH> There needs to be higher standards for teachers and students alike
 I don't think you will get an argument from anyone here on that..
 EH> and unions need to quit blocking the removal of teachers who do not
 EH> meet those standards.
 Now on this you'll undoubtedly get a lively discussion going,
 although it will be a replay of previous ones.
 EH> For all their rhetoric, the AFT still represents teachers regardless
 EH> of their qualifications to teach.
 Ah...excuse me Ev ... isn't that the function of a union?  To
 represent the membership?
... Hey You!  Gene Police!  YES YOU!!  Out of the pool NOW!!
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