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You think a PhD automatically makes someone a better teacher than a school teacher? Shows quite an elitism that assumes knowledge and scholarly ability is the mark of a good teacher. From someone who actually taught in schools, scholarship matters almost zero, classroom management and emotional intelligence are far more important in a school teacher.

And giving away the money? You’d lose all amenities of a school, the building, its land, the social benefits of school interactions, etc. Most importantly, you lose classroom management of a teacher, and the kids lose out big time.

A PhD tutor stood in front of determinedly mischevious children, most couldn’t last two weeks.



It could certainly be an option for some people. You could have navy seals for the kids who want to master outdoors, music themed experts etc. not one size fits all, but unlimited options.




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