Top 10 Ways in Which Teaching Would Change

If It Were To Become a Professional Sport

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10. Entry draft held for faculty of education graduates.

9. No one would complain about teachers making $750 000 (league avg.)

8. Superintendant fired if teachers did not perform up to standards.

7. Teachers might "perform for cameras" during Tuesday afternoon televised classes.

6. Large "Budwiser" logos would obscure view of blackboard.

5. Mid-season trading might disrupt classes, especially when French immersion computer studies teacher traded to Durham for a 1st round draft choice and teachers-to-be-named-later.

4. Principals make less than rookie teachers.

3. Organist might play during test, disrupting students' concentration.

2. Crotchety retired teachers become cultural icons.

1. Three words - unlimited free agency!

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