"Teachers Matter" - President Obama

In his State of the Union Address yesterday, President Obama had this to say about K-12 education:

"Teachers matter. So instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let's offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job, and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility: To teach with creativity and passion; to stop teaching to the test; and to replace teachers who just aren't helping kids learn. That's a bargain worth making."

Oh, why, yes it is.

President Obama, you may have just made my day. This is EVERY TEACHER'S wish right now. I am personally vested in this statement. America needs to work together - citizens, teachers, parents, the teacher's union, students - to make this happen. Thank you!