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Why More Teachers Are Leaving the Classroom
Strong educators with transferable skills are leaving classrooms and school systems in surprisingly high numbers. Our world has changed but unfortunately many elements of our profession have not, and this is impacting teacher recruitment and retention.
After our first year of enduring Covid-19, American teachers proved their resilience and their innovation only to have schools reopen in the fall of 2021 ready for business as usual. Business as usual, however, wasn’t possible and everyone seemed to know that except some school leaders and policy makers.
Why Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill Hurts Student Learning
From the #ZackPack Why Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill Hurts Student Learning By Danie Cooper, Lead Writer (Three Plus One Media) Florida’s "Don't Say Gay" Bill is a bill that will lead to the banning of LGBTQ+ discussion in Florida’s schools. Though Florida Gov. Ron Desantis claims this will only affect grades three and below, the ambiguous wording of the bill is purposeful in its use of “age-appropriate”. The vague use of this wording leaves room for interpretation and since the bill will allow parents to sue school districts, these districts will have little choice but to ban LGBTQ+ discussions in all grades.What bothers me the most about the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in...
The Great Resignation and Public Education: Educators leaving the profession create talent vacuum in classrooms and leadership positions
Strong educators with transferable skills are leaving classrooms and school systems in surprisingly high numbers. Our world has changed but unfortunately many elements of our profession have not, and this is impacting teacher recruitment and retention.
After our first year of enduring Covid-19, American teachers proved their resilience and their innovation only to have schools reopen in the fall of 2021 ready for business as usual. Business as usual, however, wasn’t possible and everyone seemed to know that except some school leaders and policy makers.
Follow him on social media to see his activism in action! His passion for education extends beyond the learning workforce and impacts every aspect of his life. He believes in empowering others through thoughtful discussion, uplifting, and rewarding the talents of those that deserve it. He’s rarely idle, and his drive towards taking better care of himself through health and wellness alongside intellectual dialogue among peers and colleagues has truly changed his life. As a natural leader, he continuously strives to have a positive impact on those around him. I implore you to join him on the journey of educating the world one meaningful venture at a time!
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During each live cast, Dr. Kirk and co-hosts explore politics, entertainment, culture, and social media trends. Their discussion is comprised of honest, unfiltered commentary that is unbossed, unbought, and unbothered.