Those Who Can, Do

A block from a couple of old shopping centers in Burlingame are the headquarters of the California Teachers Association.

The gray concrete, the paucity of windows, and the darkened entrance had an unwelcoming feel, but architecture is a matter of personal taste. One should not draw conclusions about an organization based on its building.

We are permitted, however, to make inferences from the CTA's website (snapshot below), which lists the organiation's priorities:

There was not one word about teaching Johnny or Susie to read, but many words on Progressive causes, like those against Charter Schools and standardized tests and for Black Lives Matter and Immigration Reform ("we support safe-haven schools and sanctuary cities"),

Shocking, I know: A big, costly building on expensive Peninsula land houses an organization that demands ever more taxes and dues to pay for its political advocacy, not helping children acquire the useful skills that will help them succeed in a rapidly advancing technological society.

There wasn't much visible activity going on in the building, as there isn't in the schools I pass by every day. But I'm sure they'll need more money to do the same next year.