Teachers Strike (extra credit)

The strike gave me a couple different feelings. I think that it is good the teachers stood up for what they believed and they didn't back down. However, I do not agree that their interests were with the children. If they really cared about their students they wouldn't have refused to teach the students while they were on their strike. I believe it would have been better if the teachers went on strike before school started and threatened that they were not going to teach.

The strike impacted families, that had to worry about providing child care for their students. Plus, the students lost days of learning in school. It was said 350,000 students were not in school due to the strike. For two weeks the teachers protested. I personally don't believe the best interests of the students were considered by the teachers. I think it was responsible of the city to send children to schools for supervision and meals if their schools were closed, however not all children were able to attend.

On the side of supporting the strike. I do agree that teacher's should have the right to fight for their concerns. Their concerns involved job security and the teacher evaluations. It was interesting to see how many parents supported the teachers for standing up for what they believed.

I feel when I am a teacher someday, I will also stand up for what I believe, however, I will keep in mind what is going to happen to the children. I feel that should take the priority no matter what. At least after two weeks now the teachers strike is over and students can get back into school.

As a nation I feel the teacher strikes show schools, state officials and the government that teachers will stand up for their rights. The strikes at least prove that every once in a while people need to stand up for what they believe.