PLEASE HELP TEACHERS! People mistakenly think what we teach is our decision, but we follow pretty strict guidelines ("fidelity to the curriculum"), and this stuff is coming from state and district administration through new state trainings, mandates and standards. There definitely are some social justice warriors, but most K-12 teachers …
PLEASE HELP TEACHERS! People mistakenly think what we teach is our decision, but we follow pretty strict guidelines ("fidelity to the curriculum"), and this stuff is coming from state and district administration through new state trainings, mandates and standards. There definitely are some social justice warriors, but most K-12 teachers are rule followers! Our unions are captured, and do not represent most teachers on these issues. Many of us are from law enforcement and military families, yes even in blue states, and we are patriotic Americans. We have nowhere to turn as radicals destroy any trust families had in our profession. It's heartbreaking, and frankly terrifying, to start a new school year with all the division and hatefulness that has been caused by extremist ideologies pushed into our schools since 2020. Chris Rufo understands this situation better than anyone. Hoping he can help forge a movement that brings families and teachers together again, united in the best interests of children as we should be.
We see this with physicians too. The radicals have taken over the various specialty associations and the majority of doctors don’t agree with their politics. The problem is they have a loud voice and now when my patients come to see me they think that I am somehow in league with the ideas promulgated by the associations until I can convince them otherwise. It is a tough place to find oneself professionally.
Yes, I often commiserate with people in the medical professions. It's especially heartbreaking after all we went through to try to heal and educate during the pandemic. We went from heroes to villains so quickly! Destroying the trust between parents and teachers and between patients and doctors is a strike at the heart of our society, and I don't think that's a coincidence.
I am so sorry for the position in which you find yourself! It must be awful to be forced to teach things you consider harmful, or risk being fired. I assume teachers are pressured to join the union, or maybe some do so without much thought, but if all the teachers who disagree with what they are being asked to teach refused to join and pay dues, would that be enough to send a message? I mean, if the unions don't represent most teachers on such important issues, why join? Maybe that is too simple. Obviously, the unions do other things that benefit teachers, but this seems so egregious. It is almost like blackmail. I hope that teachers can find a way to fight back that does not threaten their careers. I know plenty of families who would stand with you. I am just thankful my youngest is graduating from high school this year and was old enough to know a dangerous ideology when he saw it. What is being done to the young ones is unconscionable. They have no other frame of reference and really are (almost) blank slates. As a society, we will be reaping the "rewards" of this for years to come.
Yes of course, organizing would be ideal. Problem is they've pushed the ideology in so quickly, and at the same time labeled any disagreement "hate speech" and anyone who disagrees a Nazi. There are many examples now of educators getting bullied or fired for not toeing the party line, and the activists can be vicious. The people ultimately responsible are the state superintendents of education. They should be getting taken to task for the DEI "Equity Lens" ideology pushed into curricular standards and professional development in blue states. It's going to take pressure from all sides to turn the ship. Thanks for your thoughts.
Yes, I have heard the stories of teachers being fired or bullied into submission. It is a terrible shame! I wish you well! Your students are lucky to have you! I think we can start making a difference by voting out the superintendents and school board members who support these things.
PLEASE HELP TEACHERS! People mistakenly think what we teach is our decision, but we follow pretty strict guidelines ("fidelity to the curriculum"), and this stuff is coming from state and district administration through new state trainings, mandates and standards. There definitely are some social justice warriors, but most K-12 teachers are rule followers! Our unions are captured, and do not represent most teachers on these issues. Many of us are from law enforcement and military families, yes even in blue states, and we are patriotic Americans. We have nowhere to turn as radicals destroy any trust families had in our profession. It's heartbreaking, and frankly terrifying, to start a new school year with all the division and hatefulness that has been caused by extremist ideologies pushed into our schools since 2020. Chris Rufo understands this situation better than anyone. Hoping he can help forge a movement that brings families and teachers together again, united in the best interests of children as we should be.
We see this with physicians too. The radicals have taken over the various specialty associations and the majority of doctors don’t agree with their politics. The problem is they have a loud voice and now when my patients come to see me they think that I am somehow in league with the ideas promulgated by the associations until I can convince them otherwise. It is a tough place to find oneself professionally.
Yes, I often commiserate with people in the medical professions. It's especially heartbreaking after all we went through to try to heal and educate during the pandemic. We went from heroes to villains so quickly! Destroying the trust between parents and teachers and between patients and doctors is a strike at the heart of our society, and I don't think that's a coincidence.
Good points!
I am so sorry for the position in which you find yourself! It must be awful to be forced to teach things you consider harmful, or risk being fired. I assume teachers are pressured to join the union, or maybe some do so without much thought, but if all the teachers who disagree with what they are being asked to teach refused to join and pay dues, would that be enough to send a message? I mean, if the unions don't represent most teachers on such important issues, why join? Maybe that is too simple. Obviously, the unions do other things that benefit teachers, but this seems so egregious. It is almost like blackmail. I hope that teachers can find a way to fight back that does not threaten their careers. I know plenty of families who would stand with you. I am just thankful my youngest is graduating from high school this year and was old enough to know a dangerous ideology when he saw it. What is being done to the young ones is unconscionable. They have no other frame of reference and really are (almost) blank slates. As a society, we will be reaping the "rewards" of this for years to come.
Yes of course, organizing would be ideal. Problem is they've pushed the ideology in so quickly, and at the same time labeled any disagreement "hate speech" and anyone who disagrees a Nazi. There are many examples now of educators getting bullied or fired for not toeing the party line, and the activists can be vicious. The people ultimately responsible are the state superintendents of education. They should be getting taken to task for the DEI "Equity Lens" ideology pushed into curricular standards and professional development in blue states. It's going to take pressure from all sides to turn the ship. Thanks for your thoughts.
Yes, I have heard the stories of teachers being fired or bullied into submission. It is a terrible shame! I wish you well! Your students are lucky to have you! I think we can start making a difference by voting out the superintendents and school board members who support these things.