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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

NANCY BAILEY: Stop Covid-19 Career Comparison Guilting! Teachers Aren’t Flight Attendants Or . . .

Stop Covid-19 Career Comparison Guilting! Teachers Aren’t Flight Attendants Or . . .

Stop Covid-19 Career Comparison Guilting! Teachers Aren’t Flight Attendants Or . . .



Every job faces its own Covid-19 difficulties, but there should be no comparison guilting. Every job is different. Teachers face comparison attacks, with no consideration of the uniqueness found in the school environment.
Teachers are not taking an extended vacation. They’re working around the clock to teach children safely whether in school or remotely.
Some parents and critics are expressing frustration and scapegoating teachers, but it’s the virus they should be worried about.
Several op-eds and professional groups have put fuel on the fire with such comparisons. They’re demanding that schools should open, and teachers should quit complaining, put on their masks, and get back to work.
Here are few jobs that have been compared to teaching.

Pediatricians

The American Academy of Pediatricians initially said teachers should return. They backed away somewhat, but still say schools should open safely.
Because they’re doctors that specialize in the health of children, we expect them to CONTINUE READING: Stop Covid-19 Career Comparison Guilting! Teachers Aren’t Flight Attendants Or . . .