One of N reasons (where N is a very large number) why the NEA is a loathsome organization with little or no connections to real science.
An education degree is just barely above a degree in Lesbian Transvestite Dance Theory.
A good freshman physics student couple completely dissect your typical NEA “science” teacher.
If you can’t convince the adults, brainwash the kids. It may take a bit longer but the end result will have been achieved.