"High school should be creating a diamond but instead its crushing my child into powder"
This is what a parent recently told me in regards to her son and his experience in high school
She told me she knows he’s going to do well in the work force because he’s intelligent and skilled but not in the way that school requires it
She said school represents one kind of intelligence and doesn't value any other types
"Its torture for him but he has to make it through. This doesn’t seem like its good for a child’s soul or spirit."
She's not the first parent to tell me this nor will she be last
The kids and teens NEED us to do better than this
Teachers, Don’t be discouraged if you do things differently than others. It’s ok to learn from others but don’t think you’re wrong if you do it differently. Everyone has their own strengths, talents, & passions. Just bring your best self. That's what your students need.
We spend 50% more hours in school than Finland. They get 15 mins of recess every hour. They have NO standardized tests except for PISA in HS and they outperform us every time. Ironically, in the 1970's, they modeled their education based on US schools and US university research.
Your first year of teaching can be daunting and chaotic, but making a habit of these practices will help you ease stress, avoid burnout, and thrive. 🙌🏾
Most news outlets attempt to answer the question: “What are the worst things happening on Earth today?”
It’s a big planet! Obviously, some bad things are happening somewhere at any given time, but focusing relentlessly on those does not give an accurate picture of reality.
My daughter was just offered a teaching position $16.25 per hour, she has two masters in education.. that’s $32,800 annual! No wonder they can’t find good teachers, she was making 55k has a bartender! Our priorities are F@(k up
The REAL learning loss
a thread:
A November 2021 survey showed 48% of teachers considering leaving their jobs. Up from 32% in June and certainly much higher now.
Those focused on learning loss need to realize the impact of huge numbers of teachers leaving the profession.
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