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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've taught middle school for a few years at the same school. For a variety of reasons, I want to leave, and am currently interviewing so may know for sure I am leaving before the end of the school year.

I am wondering whether to tell my students this. Every year I have past students come back and visit me -- almost daily. I love staying in touch with them and seeing them grow. I know these students expect me to be there next year.

If I know I am leaving for sure, is it appropriate to reveal this to students? And if so.. What do I say? Maybe I'd say something about a commute. I don't know. Not sure what to do.

I know teachers leave all the time; for some reason I just feel bad. [/quote]

Tell your kids. They are middle schoolers, will understand, but would appreciate the chance to say goodbye rather than the surprise in the fall. Obviously put in your notice before you tell the students, but please allow them a chance to say goodbyes.[/quote]

But also don't make it all about you.  You being there is about them.[/quote]

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