The 3rd anniversary of schools shutting down for Covid not only brings up the trauma, but also has me thinking about all the 2020 grads I never got to hug goodbye.
I hope you’re well. I’m proud of you.
The way they’ve spent days & hours emphasizing the violence of Tyre Nichols’ murder like it’s a countdown to a movie release tells you everything about the depravity of the system we live under.
The emotional needs of students this year are the most intense I’ve experienced in 13 years of teaching. It’s something else. I wish we could fund 5 more counselors for each school.
Social media has an incredible influence on our young people. I had to have a long talk to several 12 year olds today who love Andrew Tate. Until I broke it down for them, they didn’t see how his words and actions were bad. It’s so upsetting.
I’m 30 years old and I got an invite to go to a show choir reunion to see my old director.
They all must have forgot how horrible he was to some of us, including me. He’s an “educator” who impacted me in the worst ways. I always strive to be the opposite of him.
Teachers are always asked what their why is and I had to find a new one because how hard this job has become.
If you’re my former student, you’re now my “why”. I see you. I’m so proud. You keep me going without even knowing it.
Stephen Ayres, the January 6 defendant who stormed the Capitol, just came up to each officer in attendance.
“I’m really sorry,” Ayres told Harry Dunn, hugging him.