I just came across the “The Educator’s Oath,” written by Robert L. DeBruyn. Passages of special relevance have been emphasized:

I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the science of teaching.

I will give to those who are or have been my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due.

I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; the well-being of my students will be my primary concern always.

I will honor the position of parents and uphold public trust.

I will maintain by all the means in my power the honor of my profession. I will respect the privacy of students;

I will teach toward meeting the individual needs and abilities of students.

I will accept all engaged in education and regard all as my colleagues;

I will not permit considerations of religion, nationality, race, party politics, social standing, or the monetary rewards received from my labors to intervene between my duty and my students.

I will maintain utmost respect for human dignity and human values, and I will hold human caring and consideration as the fundamental value in the student-teacher relationship.

I make this promise solemnly, freely, and upon my oath for as long as I am engaged in education.

Lovely sentiments. It’s a shame the public education establishment no longer believes in them.