Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis
Teachers in Oregon are not employed by the government. They are employed by the school districts where they work. School districts are not government agencies. They are autonomous and do not govern the communities where they are located.
Stupid Tom.
I understand that you're stretching the definition of "government agency" just to make a stupid point. There is indeed government oversight, but that's not the same thing. What you're saying is as if someone working for a utility company was really working for the government because there is a state utility regulation compliance board. Or for that matter, if someone working for Bank of America was really working for the government because of the existence of the Fed.
Easy distinction to grasp--well, maybe not with YOUR brain.
Public school teachers in the United States are primarily considered state employees, working for local public school districts that are funded and controlled by their state governments. While the federal government provides some funding and support for education, it does not directly employ public school teachers; instead, the state is responsible for the organization, funding, and certification of teachers within its jurisdiction. Why teachers are considered state employees: Funding: . Public schools receive the majority of their funding from state and local sources, not directly from the federal government. Control: . Public education falls under the jurisdiction of individual states, with the state government responsible for setting educational standards, organizing schools, and certifying teachers. Constitutional Role: . The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and education is one of these powers. Benefits and Responsibilities: . Teachers' pensions and health insurance are tied to their state governments, further solidifying their status as state employee
