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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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 Jacalyn Wetzel Every Student Deserves a Principal Darby: Meet the Man Working Nights at Walmart To Help His Students
Every day we wake up in this brand new year, it’s been a mixed bag. Never really knowing what we…
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By Sandy Brannan The School Year Looks Nothing Like Normal, But They’re Still My Students and I’m Still Their Teacher
I miss the teacher I used to be. I remember how excited I was the day I walked into my…
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By Jaymi Torrez My Kids Need Me, But Right Now My Students Need Me More
When I decided to become a teacher, my reasons were doing so were clear. First of all, I’ve wanted to…
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My Teacher Heart Wasn’t Ready For How This Feels
My heart wasn’t ready for how this feels. We went back to some in-person teacher work this week and here…
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By Kelsey Scism 5 Days of Prayer for Our Nation’s Schools
As schools around the country are preparing to reopen, my heart has been led to be in prayer for them.…
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By Leland Schipper My Wife is a Teacher and This Year is Going to Be Hard
August days spent watching her prepare her room for new kids are always some of my favorite days of the…
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By Courtney Walter Dear Parents, Educators Are Working So Hard For Your Kids
We’re working so hard, you know. I’m a school counselor and a mom—and right now, I’m also a basket case.…
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Don’t Forget the Teachers
Please don’t forget the teachers. I’m getting ready to drop bags off for my teachers who are dedicating a week…
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