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We are simultaneously supposed to gasp in awe at teachers' raw dedication and be forced to listen to their incessant caterwauling about how they don't make enough money. Well, which is it? Are they dedicated to teaching tomorrow's future or are they in it for the money? After all the carpiing about how little teachers are paid, if someone enters the teaching procession for the big bucks, aren't they too stupid to be teaching our kids?

Ann Coulter#92

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote questions whether teachers are dedicated or motivated by money.
In plain terms
Teachers claim dedication but complain about low pay.
What can you take from it?
Career choices motivated by money may lack dedication.

Where it applies

  • teacher unions
  • education policy

Putting it to work

  • analyze teacher morale
  • evaluate education funding

Questions to consider

  • What motivates teachers to enter the profession?
  • How do we value teacher work?

Another view

It assumes money is the only alternative to dedication.

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