Comment: Will:  You present valid and, let's face it, disturbing points.  During my years as a teacher, administrators considered me, (to use a term one principal let slip at a meeting) a "real pain in the ass."  I proudly admit I was.  IMO, education, politics and all aspects of life need more folks who are a "real pain in the ass."  

thank you for your thoughtful post, Gary Crum