Teacher Burnout Is Surging—And It All Boils Down to One Issue
Teacher burnout isn’t just common—it’s nearly universal. In a 2025 We Are Teachers survey of more than 2,400 teachers, 91.95% […]
Teacher Problems
Help! I Can’t Afford To Keep Teaching
Dear We Are Teachers, I love teaching, but financially, I’m drowning. After rent, groceries, gas, and student loans, I barely
Help! I’m the Target of Parent Gossip—What Should I Do?
Dear We Are Teachers, Lately I’ve noticed a troubling trend among some of the parents at my school: gossip. Whether
Help! I’m Weeks Behind the Curriculum Pacing Guide
Dear We Are Teachers, This year, our district rolled out a new curriculum with an aggressive pacing guide. I’m supposed
Help! Should Student Conferences Be All Sunshine?
Dear We Are Teachers, Our principal recently announced that during parent-teacher conferences, we’re only allowed to share “positive feedback.” If
Help! The G/T Kids at My School Get All the Perks, and It’s Unfair
Dear We Are Teachers, I fully support our gifted and talented students, but I’m noticing a huge imbalance at my
Help! My Admin Promised Support—But I’m Totally on My Own
Dear We Are Teachers, When I accepted my current teaching position, I was promised regular classroom support—an aide to help
Help! My Best Friend’s Child Is in My Class This Year … and He’s Unbelievably Annoying
Dear We Are Teachers, This year, I have my best friend’s child in my class. I love my friend and
Inclusive Classrooms in 2025: Community Despite Restrictions
Creating safe, inclusive classrooms feels more challenging in some places across the United States—but it’s far from impossible. Here’s how
Help! Should I Go Into School Leadership or Run the Other Way?
Dear We Are Teachers, I’ve been teaching for nearly a decade, and lately, admin has been nudging me toward leadership