I understand.
Your insight underscores the critical role of competent educators in reshaping the US school system.
While laws provide a framework, true transformation hinges on a shift in mindset not only among educators but also at the political level (hence my original comment).
By prioritizing professional development and fostering a culture of continuous learning, educators can be empowered to make informed decisions.
Simultaneously, advocating for policies that support education excellence can catalyze profound change, ultimately enhancing outcomes for all stakeholders.
Ok, ty for clarifying and I do understand what you're saying.
Yes, you are correct. But here's the reality.
There are not many people in the United States who can actually provide high level professional development. So while yes - we should prioritize professional development - the reality is that what "passes" for quality - is REALLY bad.
In 2024 - quality professional development has NOTHING to do with professionalism or helping teachers get better at teaching. Unfortunately, and this is probably the best site to make this statement. But what passes for quality is whether or not the presenter is BLACK.
That's the bottom line. It doesnt matter if you know your A^s from your elbow- as long as you're Black - schools will hire you. And you can get up there for 60 minutes and literally talk BS for an hour.
Which means - anyone can make money selling PD to schools
So here's the BIGGEST BS that you can sell schools
"hello everyone, in the next 60 minutes I will teach you how to be a servant leader and how to help ******* deal with systemic trauma."
and white female teachers will suck your cock after the presentation and the school district will pat themselves on the back because they fulfilled the QUOTA of bull sh^t.
There is no such thing as "servant leadership" and there is no such thing as helping ******* deal with "systemic trauma."
Its all Nonsense.
Teachers need real help and real support INSIDE the classroom - and they don't need their chain jerked for 60 minutes by some over glorified and self-righteous person who CANT teach themselves - and now they are pretending like they are some expert.
I tend to piss. a lot of people off with my comments - because I am so passionate about this stuff - that I just refuse to stay silent when game players try and invade this space.
Sorry for my intensity - I have fought the system for 20 years - and I am gettin really close to actually DESTROYING its power.
Oh what a glorious day that will be.
the day that teachers are FREE!!