The teachers in a sense are recommending these candidates into office. It's a process designed to respect the interest of teachers.

I get the sense when I go out to the schools [that] the teachers will tell you how they feel. And the sense that I have about the teachers' feelings is they don't feel truly appreciated with what they are doing in the classroom.

We have also expanded our selection of office accessory supplies and products for teachers, many of whom spend a lot of money purchasing school supplies for their classrooms.

We have a lot of respect for the office of the president, and I have a new respect for him because he was sincere, and he didn't have to take the time to meet with us.

This might give teachers some things they might like. But fortunately, our members look beyond their own self-interest and see the damage this would inflict.

less respect for high standard and more interest in high enrollment.