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Media, society stigmatize teaching profession
March 29In today's society, the common saying "those who can't do, teach," seems to exemplify the opinion toward public school teachers — that the work they do isn't intellectually challenging. This often results in a lack of respect for public school teachers as opposed to university professors who, while also teachers, command a great deal more respect in the academic community. While the stigmatization of the profession is not a given across the country, it certainly molds public opinion and perhaps the future crop of public school teachers.
