I am in support of a teacher raise, but I am also in support of putting God back in the schools. Proper discipline is a must if we are to correct the problems in our schools. Fourthly, remember the children. This whole business of education is about children. The children are gracious gifts that God has given to us and our hearts need to be to help them.
Many teachers have such a heart, but let's remember our goal.
We are educating children about the disciplines of life that they might be productive citizens both in their communities and in their respective churches. As a Christian school administrator, I understand the concerns of our teachers. They are paid less and respected less than any person who has influenced our lives. Sports heroes make millions of dollars while teachers who have dedicated themselves to influencing the minds of children get a stipend in comparison. It is my belief that the true heroes in our society should be the parents and the teachers.