Help! My Coworker Is a TikTok Teacher Influencer—and I’m Not On Board
Dear We Are Teachers,I’ve been a part of interviews this summer for a vacancy on our team. After researching each […]
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Help! I Marched—Now I’m In Trouble for Protesting
Dear We Are Teachers,My principal called this morning and said that a “community member” sent her a picture of me
Help! What Should I Have on My Summer Bucket List?
Dear We Are Teachers, I just finished my first year of teaching and am so ready for summer. At least
Help! My Principal Broke His Promise To Me
Dear We Are Teachers, For three years now, I’ve asked my principal to move back to 5th grade, my preferred
Help! What Can I Do To Fully Disconnect This Summer?
Dear We Are Teachers, Every year, I think, “This will be the summer I do nothing school-related!” And every year,
Help! What Does Self-Care Even Look Like This Late in the Year?
Dear We Are Teachers, I am struggling. The other day while I was putting gas in my car, a child
Help! Can My Principal Really Mandate 4 Weeks of Summer PD?
Dear We Are Teachers, Summer is less than a month away, and my principal just announced that he expects our
Help! I Got in Trouble for My Spring Break “Out of Office” Email
Dear We Are Teachers, When I returned from spring break, I was surprised to find a “see me in my
Help! How Do I Balance Being Firm Yet Kind With Students?
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my third year of teaching 4th grade and at a new school this year.
Help! My Student Teacher Is Dating My Coworker
Dear We Are Teachers, I’ve read your column for a while now, and I always wondered if I would have