I do agree it tends to dumb down the teachers breed as well. The one size fits all education, produces equally dumb graduates. There are two retired school teachers in the neighborhood, and both retired frustrated with the system ...
When I asked my old friend Stuart, why he liked to teach, he said something like, I like the way the student reacts when he finally figures it out. That's my satisfaction knowing I made a difference. I wish I had taken closer notes of Mr Cady’s musing, but sadly all I have is the memory left.
The answer to this question is very simple.
They should do what other professionals are expected to do by their licensing boards and by their fellow professionals. They should quit. They should refuse to participate in malpractice even if it means they are fired from their jobs.
I think you are a tad harsh in your judgment.
Professionals who knowingly hurt children through malpractice, or outright ignorance, should be judged harshly.