I couldn't have wrote this any better! I agree with you 100%!!! This needs to happen, not just should. Our society is slowly falling out of touch and losing these basic values. School is already such a hard place and for some it's a safe haven. I have ranted about this over and over again. It's one of the things I feel very deeply about. Kids are our future! We need better teachers who have a true passion to teach our children to be the best they can be. And YES the "good" teachers NEED a raise! They have one of the most important jobs! love this post and resteemed!!!!