Experienced Teachers

Apparently John Merrow does not understand that school principals are also politicians who will promote and enforce the latest educational fads in order to please those who are higher on the administrative ladder (Commentary, Feb. 4).

If experienced teachers see the errors in these fads and voice disagreement, then they can easily be ushered to the most undesirable teaching positions, where they will ultimately fail and be removed. What will be left? Either inexperienced teachers or those who are just collecting a paycheck and agreeing to follow any new philosophy, even if it completely contradicts the previous trend. Who will lose in the end? The answer is obvious.

Steve Ormond

Thousand Oaks