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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a high school teacher. I’ve told my own children to pick any field other than education. I work way, way too hard for very little money and respect. I want better for them.

It’s a shame because I think teaching is among the most honorable of professions. 
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Respect is earned. If you’re not getting respect, do better.[/quote]

I’m a bit confused. I teach an AP class and lead many students to a 5. How should I “do better”? These are students who come to me below grade-level, too. (Before you pull some DCUM “you closed schools during Covid” nonsense, know that I worked in-person throughout.)

I work a ton of hours AND produce tremendous results. What else would you like me to do in order to gain your respect? [/quote]

Are you the one whining about lack of respect? If so then it’s up to you to determine how to do better.

Writ large, it is difficult to respect teachers when the metrics of learning show that kids have not learned and thus teachers have not done their job. And even so the teachers keep demanding raises every year that they’d never get in the private sector. 🙄[/quote]

I’m the PP. Your response is absurd. Clearly you have no idea (or respect for) the many variables that affect a student’s ability to learn. Teachers make progress in spite of these variables (home conditions, learning differences, lack of resources, etc.). And “whining”? Good luck pointing out where I’ve “whined.”

Contribute to this conversation once you’ve learned a bit more about this topic. [/quote]

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