"The robot's unveiling included nothing about the responsibility of helping a child learn. Nothing about building trust between students and teachers. Nothing about the daily judgment educators use to steady an overwhelmed child, adapt a lesson, stoke critical thinking, de-escalate a conflict or help a student who comes to school hungry."
"Children are seen as neither a treasure nor the future flag bearers of this country's immense potential and responsibility. They are treated as a market."
"The first lady's familiar language of gross domestic product growth and shoutouts to the tech billionaires who stand to reap significant financial rewards offered a hollowed-out vision of education shaped not by educators."
The Trump administration's approach to education focuses on undermining public schools and transforming education into a profit-driven enterprise. This agenda is evident through initiatives like private-school vouchers and the dismantling of the Department of Education. The recent introduction of a teacher robot exemplifies a lack of understanding and respect for the educational process, neglecting the essential human elements of teaching. Educators recognize the dangers of this dehumanization, viewing children as mere market opportunities rather than future leaders.
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