The Department of Education and Me
Today I got a mass-mailed letter from the Michigan Department of Education. It began:
"I am sending you this letter today because, as you are likely aware, there is a teacher shortage, not just in Michigan, but across the United States."
It goes to basically beg me to apply for a teaching job. "Districts from all areas of our beautiful state...are ready to welcome you, or welcome you back, to the profession."
I'm assuming this letter went out to everyone in the MDE's mailing list, including retired teachers.
My response?
Dear Dr. Rice,
When the Michigan state government increases funding to schools, removes benefit caps, increases retirement, restores the practice of buying years of service, forgives student loans for teachers, ends required standardized testing, and requires schools to PAY TEACHERS MORE MONEY, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the number of applicants you receive all over the state.
As it is, your letter is nothing but pretty words, and I can make those myself.
Sincerely,A Teacher
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"I am sending you this letter today because, as you are likely aware, there is a teacher shortage, not just in Michigan, but across the United States."
It goes to basically beg me to apply for a teaching job. "Districts from all areas of our beautiful state...are ready to welcome you, or welcome you back, to the profession."
I'm assuming this letter went out to everyone in the MDE's mailing list, including retired teachers.
My response?
Dear Dr. Rice,
When the Michigan state government increases funding to schools, removes benefit caps, increases retirement, restores the practice of buying years of service, forgives student loans for teachers, ends required standardized testing, and requires schools to PAY TEACHERS MORE MONEY, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the number of applicants you receive all over the state.
As it is, your letter is nothing but pretty words, and I can make those myself.
Sincerely,A Teacher
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