Dear Editor, I would like to respond to the letter from Greg Solcher [“Postmarks,” Aug. 19]. First of all, to suggest that we put all of our resources toward the brightest kids and give up on students with disabilities is archaic. There is a concept outlined in our laws called a free, appropriate, public education for all students. Yes, education is one of those inalienable rights. Education is compulsory because we would all benefit from having a well-educated society. Secondly, I would like to point out that while an education major entails some bogus coursework, it is the actual practice of teaching that is very challenging. Many teachers do not actually major in education, but they major in a "content" area such as math or history (or chemistry or physics) and then take education coursework on top of that. Then, teachers-in-training also complete practicum and student teaching. Let us not forget all the specialists working in schools such as OTs, PTs, and SLPs who must attain graduate degrees and could have lucrative careers in private practice (and often leave the public schools to do so). I agree that most teachers are not in it for the big bucks. I doubt that the only reason that your wife went into teaching was because of the schedule. I would argue that most teachers go into teaching for altruistic reasons. I hope they stay!