Quote by H. Ross Perot

There is no accountability in the public school system - except for coaches. You know what happens to a losing coach. You fire him. A losing teacher can go on losing for 30 years and then go to glory.

There is no accountability in the public school system - exc

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This quote suggests that there is a lack of accountability in the public school system, with the exception of coaches. Unlike teachers, who can struggle and underperform for decades without consequences, losing coaches are immediately fired. The quote points out a discrepancy in the treatment of educators, arguing that teachers who consistently underperform can still be celebrated and rewarded after many years of mediocre performance. The quote implies a need for greater accountability for teachers within the public school system.

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