By Dustina Graeff I’m a Bad Teacher
I’m a bad teacher. I’m not trying to belittle myself here. But it’s true. I will leave work every day…
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By Liz Koch A Great IEP Team Makes All the Difference
It's easy to focus on the shortcomings of the public school system. Most can agree it needs a significant overhaul,…
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Dear Teachers, Thank You For Believing in Your Students
When I was in sixth grade my English teacher, Mr. McMain, left a note on one of my completed assignments.…
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You Don’t Need a Pinterest-Perfect Classroom to be a Great Teacher
If you’re a new teacher, you will undoubtedly feel a lot of pressure. You will feel a lot of pressure…
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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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By Maria Dimarzo I Don’t Make A Lot of Money but I Make a Difference
I sank down in my seat. The room was full of people, and yet, I felt alone. We would sit…
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By Kristin May 21 Things I Want My Teen To Know about High School
A new chapter begins. High school. I know you are feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. High school is…
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By Christy Margritz There’s No Tired Like Teacher Tired
If you’re a teacher, you’ve heard it. If you know a teacher, you may have said it. “You’re so lucky…
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By Her View From Home Dear Teachers, Thank You for Building Our Kids Up
Teachers, thank you for all you do for our kids and for the ways you build them up. This past…
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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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Dear Teachers, Thank You for All the Extra Things You Do at Christmastime
Dear teachers, I know this time of year is especially crazy for you. The weeks leading up to winter break…
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