On two hard truths (or perhaps not) concerning—and directed at—teachers

 Especially for the left-wing activist-teacher, so common these days

1st: In the past—before the pedagogical dominance of "progressive" ideologies—being a teacher meant holding one of the most socially prestigious and valued professions; the teacher was regarded as the ultimate authority, typically enjoying the complete trust of parents. ...of society, in order to "discipline" and "educate" new generations...

It is not that I fully endorse how things were in the past... But the contrast with today is striking. There appears to be a clear link between this ideological dominance of the Left—manifested, firstly, through an ideology of parity between student and teacher (a "more modern" approach to instruction and classroom interaction) and, secondly, through the "ideology of the oppressed"—and the erosion of both the teacher’s authority and the formal, expected obligation to teach scientifically validated content while contributing to the transmission of more traditional values—among which, surprisingly, was the recognition of the teacher’s ultimate authority.

Second: The current, idealized (and exaggerated) image of the teacher as a morally superior professional, driven solely by a desire to teach, stands in stark contrast to the past—a time characterized by austerity and a respect rooted in the fear of the teacher’s authority.

In other words, even when teachers held great social prestige—reflected, for instance, in their salaries—it is a fact that many behaved in ways typical of human beings: when empowered, often displaying arrogance and abusing their power. Today, such empowerment occurs indirectly through ideological militancy—a far more symbolic form of empowerment, in which a teacher who engages in this activism perceives themselves as an agent of power, even though other, far more potent channels—such as the media—are already being used to serve the same doctrinal ends.

What is undeniably significant is the correlation between the ideological rise of the Left within the classroom and the decline of both the teacher’s authority and the prestige of the teaching profession. Yet, as is often the case with progressive public policies and influence, it seems quite clear that when a teacher’s authority is constantly challenged and equated with that of the student—a process that is further validated..by society, it is inevitable that the former becomes a devalued subject within this context...