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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If parents knew what went on in public schools in America we would say that we appreciate teachers sacrifice and we wish our schools had a sustainable supportive system so teachers could be looked at as professionals and not have their careers ruined by mismanagement and political corruption.[/quote]

Sacrifice? [/quote]

Yes. Sacrifice.

I sacrifice every weekend of the school year to get my grading done. I sacrifice time with my own family to be prepared every work day. I sacrifice my own health since I can’t take easy leave to make it to appointments. I sacrifice my own money to purchase supplies - even classroom sets of books - for my classroom.

So yes, we sacrifice. And if we choose not to by demanding a work/life balance, we are told we are uncommitted and lazy.

100% of the teachers who have quit my school in the last 3 years have said they are leaving because they are tired of the emotional, physical, and financial toll. Most have gone on to jobs that pay more and require fewer hours. Those of us who are remaining (for now) see this. We’re also thinking of jumping ship because we know it can be done.[/quote]

You understand this is the job you agreed to.  You are welcome to find a different profession, which is why many leave.  If you feel its best to jump ship, it sounds like a good move for you.[/quote]

As an outsider looking in, it seems that teaching has changed a lot over the past few years as cell phones, technology, and social media have taken off. I am not sure that teachers have actually agreed to the job as it is now. As a parent, I want to find ways to make the job more sustainable so that good teachers stay. [/quote]

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