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WSJ -- Public School Teachers Aren't Underpaid. Good teachers are crucial to a strong economy and a healthy civil society (это, положим, ерунда), and they should be paid at a level commensurate with their skills. But the evidence shows that public school teachers' total compensation amounts to roughly $1.50 for every $1 that their skills could garner in a private sector job.

Date: 2011-11-10 11:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] birdwatcher.livejournal.com
After joining Renaissance, Mr. Mercer asked its chief scientist, Henry Laufer, whether the firm had a retirement plan. "The retirement plan is to get rich," Mr. Laufer responded.

Date: 2011-11-11 01:44 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dmpogo.livejournal.com
This surely isn't an option in teaching profession !

Date: 2011-11-11 01:44 am (UTC)