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11 Annoying Things People Say About Teaching

Think that those who can't do, teach? Think again.

1. "Teachers aren't as good as they used to be."

2. "Teachers get paid too much."

3. "Teaching experience doesn't matter because anyone can teach."

4. "The school day is over when the students leave."

5. "Those who can't do, teach."

6. "Teachers are solely responsible for learning."

7. "Merit pay will make more effective teachers."

8. "Teachers unions are bad for student performance."

9. "Kindergarten and preschool are glorified babysitting."

10. “If teachers aren't piling on homework, they aren’t doing their job well.”

11. "Teachers don't really care about their students."

For most teachers, this is the reality: