Are Teachers Getting a Bad Rap?

It seems like the only thing in the news lately regarding teachers has been negative.  From the teacher sex scandal in Freeland, to school-wide bullying, to Waiting for Superman to a Gladwin teacher furnishing alcohol (Read the Article Here), there hasn't been positive news in some time.  My question is: does the teachign profession still regard itself in high esteem?  Surely, the argument of a few spoiled apples ruins the bunch applies here, but whatever happened to teachers setting a good example inside and outside of the classroom?  Being role models?  Surely, there are articles out there in your local paper that detail just this.  Pass them along.  I'm in need of some feel good news.