It’s been a year! We read banned books, celebrated World Teachers’ Day, and hosted underground spirit weeks. After the election, concerns about what might happen to the Department of Education are top of mind. And what teachers will need to improve education was never far from our minds.
We asked teachers in our We Are Teachers Helpline group on Facebook what they were thankful for and had accomplished this year and are buoyed by what we heard. Teachers are the best!
“I switched grade levels after 8 years in the same grade.”
“I got to loop with my class from last year and I’m really proud of the relationship and community we have built.” —Kelli B.
“I am grateful for an administrator who supported staff with doughnuts, birthday cards, and extra time during the day.”
—T.A.S.
“I enjoy feedback from children when they ask for activities that were completed a while ago.”
“That tells me the lesson …