Michael Moore said, “Teachers are now the politician’s punching bag” (128). In today’s society, teachers are treated with little respect. Parents, students, and even leaders of government …show more content…
Teachers are the ones who will give the education needed in order to make it in life. Authors such as Moore, Rose, and Anyon give their thoughts and experiences with teachers; in these few selections, they give insight as to what they have experienced in their own lives. My school experience with teachers was similar to those described by the authors. I have always had the upmost respect for my teachers; I know most are hardworking and dedicated to their students. Moore made some very good points when he was talking about how important teachers are. Like Rose, I too experienced the boring, district-required curriculum the teachers had to go through, but I also understand they were only doing their job. Lastly, with Jean Anyon, I have had a couple experiences like she described in the working class. Not all my teachers took as much time as others; this was sometimes frustrating but I usually ended up pulling through because I wanted to do well; other students, less motivated than myself, did not. I know not everyone respects and appreciates teachers as much as they should; I know if someone were to read the works of these authors, maybe their points of view would change. I feel as if everyone should stop and think for a minute; without teachers, we wouldn’t have some of the knowledge we do