My wife just retired from teaching elementary for 30 years in Western NY. Corrupt administration, welfare parents, and students who lack civility are pushing good teachers out. Covid rules were a disaster for education. Kids come to school hungry because the parents use their money for drugs and alcohol. Kids fall asleep during the day because the parents are up all night partying. Kids come to school dirty because they lack running water. Teachers are spending more time doing social work instead of actual education. The stories I could tell would blow your mind. Education starts at home and there is no safe home life for these poor kids, they don't have a chance.
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