As with most professional associations, one of its purposes is to increase the pay of members. But since teachers pay is central both to the problems we confront and their solution it s a purpose we can all support. And the ISEA s vision goes well beyond money. It s version of the three R s includes recruitment, retention and respect. But teaching is no longer the only option for the best and the brightest.
Women make up half of our entering law school class.
Careers in medicine and engineering are available. Iowa shares in the national problems. America needs 2.2 million new teachers by 2008. But Iowa s dilemma is worse. Iowa s in a double bind.