Over the next few years, it is estimated that this country will need one million new teachers, as more and more baby boomers begin to retire. But vilifying teachers is nothing new for the Badger State. Anyone, who knows anything about the teaching profession, knows full well that people aren’t drawn to this vocational undertaking because they are seeking to get paid. Teachers are overworked, under-paid and, unfortunately, too lightlyregarded in terms of the crucial role that they play in maintaining a society. If we intend to attract one million of our “best and brightest” to this vocation, then it’s time to stop vilifying this noble profession.