I say ONE of the most important jobs in the world because I believe that there are additional positions that are also highly important which include (in no particular order) farmers, doctors and parents.

Michelle

PS. Regarding the University standards....that is the way it works. If you fall below the 3.0, you are not allowed to remain in the Education Department. They want people there who are interested in learning how to be teachers, not in people who just want to shuffle through. For students who are struggling, there are tutors and the professors have office hours where one can seek assistance.