Every adult American will be literate. Every school will be free of drugs, violence, and the unauthorized presence of firearms. The teaching force will have access to programs to further their education, skills, and knowledge. Every school will promote partnerships to increase parental involvement. The reality of the teaching situation in America.
Many jobs are available for teachers with training to meet the needs of children with disabilities.
In addition to teaching content, teachers must address the basic needs of children if learning is to occur. Teachers must serve as quasi social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and parents. Increasingly, students represent diverse ethnic, culture, and linguistic backgrounds. Teachers continue to be grossly underpaid. Teachers are frequently not held in high regard in our society.