Lucas: Appreciating teachers isn’t enough, we’ve got to help generate more of them

In my role overseeing students who are teacher candidates participating in student teaching assignments and practicums, I have the pleasure of regularly visiting local K-12 schools. On one recent school visit, a colleague and I brought along a platter of baked goods to show our appreciation for the teachers and their hard work and dedication. ”Next time,” the principal of the school joked, “you can send us teachers.” She’s got a point.