Education Week’s Post

Curious: If this is a trend for new teachers entering the profession, ought we look at the programs that are training them to teach? Have programs and courses been modified to better prepare incoming teachers how to handle the ever-growing demands of the job?

New teacher onboarding - something every school can improve upon. 🌟 Onboarding is a necessary focus for school leaders in order to increase teacher retention and faculty overall well-being. 💯 This was a great article on different approaches to training and support for new teachers! 🙌 #teacherdevelopment #teachertraining #onboardingsucces

Written by an annoymous teacher I’ve seen our profession in the late 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s and now the 20s! It’s been my passion … and I believe I am still seen as an energetic, passionate educator. 80s - valued, optimistic, autonomy, fun, life-long learners, involved parents 90s - positive change, enjoyable, fun, work-life balance, creating learners 00s - more changes, less creativity, busy, expectations, angry parents, hope 10s - crushing change, less autonomy, limitation, accountability, assessment, less interested kids, lowering morale 20s - restriction, low morale, evidence, equity, less teachers, trauma informed practice, angry kids, uncertain careers. And now in the twilight of my career, I want to be positive for the future of education, but the powers that be MUST look at what has and is happening in our society and education system! Governments and institutions need to allow teachers to bring back a JOY for learning, and teaching! We need TIME to consolidate, time to inspire, time to actually cater for individual student needs! And mostly, I would love for young teachers to feel valued and optimistic about spending their decades making a difference in the lives of young people, families and communities🌺 I LIVE IN HOPE!

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Let’s reshape America’s Chronic Absenteeism Problem head on! The pathway to a better world is through education however there’s a huge problem students are missing countless hours of instructional time! We have developed a system to re-engage students all while providing them with the opportunity to learn future skills while earning personalized rewards! The answer is simple! Get Knowlej https://lnkd.in/gnGVakTZ

It’s not exactly a mystery that burnout, lack of support, and feelings of isolation are driving some educators out of the classroom. However, some simple and effective teacher-leader strategies are proving to have a major impact on increasing faculty morale and fostering a sense of purpose in the hearts of our teachers. Let’s explore this further, shall we? https://lnkd.in/d6z8BQHV

The exodus of educational professionals will continue if the system doesn't change. 1. Educators need to be valued and respected. Professionals are working with someone else's angel. In some countries, teachers are placed on a pedestal. They deserve to be treated with dignity. Teachers and staff face immense challenges from lack of support from administration and lack of collaboration with parents. Additionally, many students are experiencing an increase in emotional and behavioral challenges. That is understandable, especially coming out of a pandemic, but educators should not be subject to verbal and sometimes physical abuse from their students. An increase in mental health professionals working in schools is crucial to support these difficulties. 2. Teachers need to earn a living wage. Many teachers MUST have a side hustle in order to survive. That is unacceptable. And just because teachers work 9-10 months out of the year, that doesn't mean they shouldn't have a decent life. Teaching is the only profession where individuals are training and preparing the youth for their futures. Teachers spend so much money out of their own pockets to supply their classrooms and support their students. Teachers lose sleep worrying about their students. Teachers often don't prioritize their health and well-being. Even with health insurance, with low wages, they can't access the support they need. 3. Laws placing restrictions on teachers. From excessive state exams to book bans. Let teachers teach! Lawmakers have no idea what teachers go through and what they are trying to do. There is enough micromanaging in-house from administrators; teachers don't need to be told what they can and cannot teach in their classes. Sales, lunch, and freebies during teacher appreciation week are great, but they will not address the systemic issues in the US education system. #Teacherappreciationweek #teachers #education #schools #schoolbasedslps #slp #speechlanguagepathologist #SLT #speechlanguagetherapist #SLT

In my teaching profession and from my experience, here are 7 strategies one can employ in managing slow learners in basic schools: 1. Individualized Attention: Provide one-on-one attention to address specific needs and learning styles. 2. Differentiated Instruction: Tailor teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs. 3. Multisensory Approach: Use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods to engage slow learners. 4. Break Tasks into Smaller Steps: Divide complex tasks into simpler, manageable steps. 5. Positive Reinforcement: Encourage and praise slow learners for their efforts and progress. 6. Flexible Assessment: Offer alternative assessment methods to accommodate slow learners' strengths. 7. Parental Involvement: Engage parents in their child's learning process and involve them in goal-setting. These 7 strategies can help support slow learners and ensure they receive the help they need to succeed and progress in their academic pursuit.

I remember when Teacher Career Pathways were just a dream.   ⏳ Now, 15 years later, my experience with teacher retention in general, and with TCPs in particular, is deep. I need to remind myself of that sometimes because it feels like just yesterday that I was sitting in focus groups weighing in on the development of TCP at IDEA Public Schools.   🌟 I was a member of IDEA's first cohort of Master Teachers…and I went on to support innovative teacher retention work at the district level. I've seen a lot.   📊 I've helped write rubrics for TCP placement…and seen inside the appeals process for teachers who disagree with them.   💰 I've looked for ways to spend my own individual professional development budget…and I've tried to make the process easier for teachers who understandably deprioritize "find my own PD" on their to-do list.   🤭 I've had a lot of opinions that were never solicited as a teacher…and I've seen the notion of listening to teachers go from idea to reality with Teacher Advisory Councils.   🎉 I've launched exciting celebrations…and seen how they struggle when scaled to more than double their original size.   😎 I've sat in endless hours of PD that didn't apply to me…and lived to see the day as a Master Teacher when I could decide (with my manager) what PD to attend. I still marvel at that one - that it was such a rare privilege AND that it felt SO GOOD.   🤝 I've done coalition building with executives in order to launch innovative work…and I've empowered teachers to give feedback in rooms where they don't always feel they belong.   👩🏻🏫 Perhaps most importantly, I've stayed in the classroom longer because of teacher retention initiatives…and I've also been a teacher leaver three times in my 20 years in K-12.   🧡 I bring broad and deep perspectives and experiences to the work of retaining and developing great teachers. And, I stand by the belief that excellent teaching is the single most important factor in delivering on the promise of a quality education for all kids.   💥 If you're looking for support with teacher retention initiatives of all kinds, I'd love to chat! #teacherretention #teachers #teachercareerpathways