Teaching is a remarkable art, but it has been diminished into factory work in our society. Public education is an invaluable gift that America created, but it’s facing numerous challenges. Teachers are paid less than administrators, who prioritize their positions and salaries over the needs of children. This betrayal of trust is damaging the education system and depriving children of the best teachers. Students deserve our best, and we are not giving it. We need to create an environment where learning becomes play and structure becomes safety, where children feel supported and empowered to learn and grow.