lol - brutal

Is it on the teachers?  Who could best "unify" them and lead the charge?  You're talking about massive systemic change: do you realize how difficult it would be to downsize the wasteful bureaucracy of any one of our state departments? 

I agree that your suggestion would be good but the probability of it happening is slim to none.  Hawaii doesn't like change (to a fault).  

There are a lot of professionals out there that "deserve" way more pay for the amount of training and education they've underwent to achieve their position, and for the long hours they spend working.  No need to be mean to the teacher who publishes her experience and opinion.  

Cheers