Saying Goodbye to My Students Is the Hardest Part of Teaching
Here's the thing about teaching: it’s the most magical, wonderful, and rewarding job out there. Every year, you get to…
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By Caitlin Van Hefty Dear Teacher Mom Trying to Balance It All
To the teacher mama, I see you. I see you trying to balance it all—a stack of graded papers in…
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Teachers Carry the Weight of Their Classroom in Their Hearts
I would like to argue there really isn't anything that hard about the doing of a teacher's job. Oh, there…
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An Open Letter to New Teachers from a Seasoned Educator
Dear new teacher, This year, I am starting my ninth year of teaching, so can I give you some advice?…
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By Krystal Sieben You’re the Kind of Teacher Who Brings Out the Best in My Child
Dear Mrs. Izzy, I was a teacher, and I know how challenging busy little boys can be. The energy, the…
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By Dana Brady The Emotional Cost of Teaching Can Be Too Much
"Do you ever regret leaving education?" I send this text to multiple former colleagues. I feel a pain in my…
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It’s Exhausting Being a Teacher and a Mom in the Month of December
I absolutely love Christmas. In fact, I start listening to Christmas music right after Halloween. I’m always itching to put…
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Want to Know Why Teachers Are Leaving Education? It’s Because We’re Exhausted
When do we know when it’s time to close a chapter? This question has been circling in my head for…
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By Whitney Ballard The Invisible Weight Teachers Carry
I threw yet another dried-out Expo marker into the trash. Character Ed: What will you do today that— I made…
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