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What should be said when we talk about the slave trade and a student spits on the floor and says she will never forgive the white man for what they did to her people. What should be said when we are speaking of poverty in the industrial revolution and a student mentions that they aren't allowed to eat on the weekends because their family doesn't have the money for it. Matthew teaches history and grapples with the tough questions that come up.
Jeff teaches electrical trades and loves his weekend coffee. Teacher pressure feels like trying to discover the role he plays in his students’ lives.
Rebecca Underwood shares her thoughts in her post called: The Weight We Carry: What Pressures Are Teachers Facing Today?
It’s not this way for everyone. But hall duty is hard for me because I am an abuse survivor.
Ugh! Hall duty can be so hard for me. Here’s one reason why…
Steph has been teaching since 2011 and says teaching has been very political. Her mission is to support new teachers so they are prepared for the evaluation process, can navigate workplace politics, and find the right fit.