We also had to explore the respect and the professional autonomy that wasn't stripped away because that time wasn't just about money. It was about demoralizing, dehumanizing teachers by taking away their Republicans, right winners think we should be replacing teachers with. They have. They think we should be forcing teachers to teach the tests. I think nobody knows better what a kid needs, every individual needs, than the teacher who is teaching and we have to free and empower teachers to be able to practice their professional yes, of course we need to raise wages and benefits. (1:08:33–1:08:42)
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