K....I haven't read this thread fully, but I will in a moment. For the recod though, yes, teachers are vastly underpaid. They put up with today's youth (who possess al of the knowledge that thier teachers wield no real authority...out of fear for thier jobs), and attempt to instill values that were lost before my generation.
They need not only a monetary supplement for thier work, but a series of legal supports as well. There is no way they can properly do thier job (nor should they want to...martyrs, all of them) without the knowledge that thier decisions are going to be supported by not only the local board, but hte coursts as well. These people genuinely want to help the next generation prosper...but they are afraid to take the actions that will make any difference.
