More Ted Talks

So in the theme of TED that I've been doing lately (and because I'm still sick) I've decided to post another Ted.com link that I came across lately that I find very applicable to teachers (especially secondary ed).  Even though he's a high school teacher and a lot of what he has to say is specific to that grade level, it still has application to all levels of teaching including college.  So many people these days seem to think teaching is the next political focus and are demonizing them.  "You make too much and get summers off... Your get too many benefits".  I don't see how someone who works 60+ hours a week (yes teachers put in far more then people see.  What do you think we do when we get home?) as well as the fact that we are the front line of our Countries economy.  Without teachers how do you think people do the jobs they do?  I mean seeing as though this is the only thing political people seem to care about, never mind that teachers do far more then this but only the output is what is focused on.  I do agree that the school systems are broken and there are bad teachers out there... but the majority shouldn't be negated because of external factors.  Anyway enjoy the youtube link :)