“Any passion for this work I once had has been wrung completely out of me. This is all I hear from other teachers as well, and they are leaving the profession in droves.”
I Had To Quit Teaching Due To Lack Of Reform, And My Heart Is Broken
Dear Kindergarten Teacher, We Must Be Helicopter Parents For Our Son With Congenital Heart Disease
“My wife and I have done everything in our power to do best by him. We trust you will do the same.”
10 Things To Teach Your Child Before Kindergarten
“Your child will be fine; you on the other hand might have a harder time letting go on the first day of school.”
Kind Teacher Carries Student With Cerebral Palsy So They Can Attend Field Trip
“I was determined to bring Maggie along. It was never the question if she could go, but rather how she could go.”
My Son With Cystic Fibrosis Couldn’t Attend Graduation, So His School Held A Private Ceremony
“It was so emotional watching him get to accept his diploma on a stage. He has been through so much throughout his short lifetime.”
I Lied To My Students Today, Because State Testing Is An Awful Burden To Place On Them
“There is a dirty little secret that most people don’t know. But ask a Title 1 teacher about it, and they’ll nod.”
I Quit My Day Job To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom
“If there is any way you can make it work to stay home with your babies–and if your heart is called to do so–I encourage you to take that leap of faith.”
84-Year-Old Retired Teacher Helps Students Build Magical DIY School Bus
“Putting kids and elders together is an instant opportunity for everyone to win.”