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This article hits so many nerves. It's about teachers, but could be extended to how we value any experts in their fields.
"Respect isn't merely the way you treat people—respect is the way you value their expertise."
"When we don't value expertise, we stop expecting it."
Where Are The Teachers?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnewing/2020/05/01/where-are-the-teachers/
@voltronic Agree. Same has happened in my profession after two decades of devaluing our work. Good people see how they are paid/treated and go back to be RN/RT/MD etc.
This quote captures one of my biggest concerns for the profession. It's already been happening.
"Education suffers when we don't value teacher expertise, but the worst consequence is something more lasting: The teaching profession becomes less attractive. The best eventually leave, fewer of the best enter, and over time teacher expertise declines, creating a downward spiral."