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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1971
Page
2
The editorial urges ending the teachers strike to protect students. It notes confused loyalties, bored classes, and sympathy for teachers, calls for a temporary return to work for a week to calm tensions, and argues negotiations have stalled with both sides at fault.
The piece argues the draft is flawed yet necessary as a counter-balance to professional militarism. It warns civilian control can erode under Pentagon power and cites concerns of spying, arming foreign dictators, and economic domination, urging reform over full professionalization.
A reader argues the SEA understates beginning teacher pay while noting higher earnings for many veterans. He suggests a blended plan: starting BA teacher at 7 550, half the difference for five years experience, and meeting the district offer at ten years, plus a cost of living adjustment without extra indexing.
A substitute teacher argues that before the strike some students were instructed to harass substitutes. The writer, a former full time teacher of five years, condemns such methods and urges parents and administrators in Scottsdale to dismiss teachers who promote disrespect. The letter emphasizes fairness, respect, and core educational values.
A Scottsdale High student, Karen Wetherby, argues in a letter that coverage favors teachers and calls for balanced reporting. She notes sympathetic students, unsafe buildings, and asks for fair wages, safer facilities, and attention to both sides of the strike.
A student questions teacher and staff pay in Scottsdale. He cites high district costs for technology, low starting pay for refuse collectors, and frequent certification requirements for substitutes as reasons for wage gaps. He urges board members to place their jobs on the ballot.
A parent and former teacher warns that strikes by educators set a poor example for youth and signal a lack of genuine concern. He criticizes sarcasm, hypocrisy, and negativity among professionals as harming societal well being.
Dr. Kente Durfee of Scottsdale expresses strong support for SB-1 proposing statewide kindergarten establishments. He argues early education builds ego development social skills language abilities and visual motor coordination, benefiting five year olds ready to learn within schools.
The newspaper asks letter writers keep submissions under 400 words and include a home address for verification if needed.
A reader denounces teacher strike tactics and urges parental responsibility. The letter questions whether some educators attempt to brainwash students and disrupt school, while praising the majority who care about student conduct and civility. Mrs Leetamage signs the piece.
A parent describes the first day of a strike at Kiva School where 8th graders disrupted lessons with chanting scabs go home and thrown waste baskets. The parent recalls being called scab and witnessing taunts, urging parents to question their child’s behavior and care.
Todd H. Langley of Scottsdale voices concern over teacher strikes at Pima School. He cites discipline issues and removal of teaching tools during protests, arguing for tenure style protections and an end to picket line disruptions impacting students.
A Scottsdale mother of three argues the school board and administration mismanaged the strike causing disruption. She warns firing striking teachers would drive away many of the district’s best educators and deepen bitterness, harming children’s education.
A reader argues teachers in Scottsdale are unfairly treated and must strike to obtain promised raises. They compare teacher pay to secretaries and urge citizens, parents, and mothers to back educators for their dedication and long hours.
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