oh maxine , page-5

"...was to ensure that Public school teachers would not lack behind other teachers in the private sector .."

I'm sure you misunderstood.

She's going to ensure that public school teachers are treated by the headmaster/mistress exactly like they are in the private sector.

They will love that - performance reviews, salary based on their ability and performance, subject to being hired and fired (oops, no that will go - unfair dismissal laws will sort that out)

This is New Labor -