Teachers don't leave because it's hard. Teachers are some of the hardest working professionals I know. They leave because the expectations become more unrealistic every year.
@KevinLeichtman@heisereads Something that has affected my mental health as a teacher is being paid for 2.5 years of experience when I was worth 10. I didnβt think it would have such an impact on my feeling of wellness, but it has.
@AkieaG I am sorry you're experiencing such negativity. I want to let you know that I use your resources in my first grade class, and they've made such a positive impact. I'm incredibly grateful for your hard word and perspective.
Students received Emergency Reading toolkits and used them to record our wondering about reindeer. We canβt wait to answer our ?s and see if our schema changed!@BeaconElem
These scientists showed their new knowledge about photosynthesis by creating this photosynthesis model during morning play time! #proudteacher@BeaconElem
We had a great time learning about Ramadan today! We learned about a variety of traditions Muslim families participate in during the month of Ramadan. To all who celebrate (starting next week) Ramadan Kareem! @BeaconElem
You are exhausted because there has been no space to grieve. Acting like everything is normal and pushing the toxic idea of "pushing thru and getting back to "normal" will have us in spiritually and physically exhausted.