Help! I’m Done Chasing Parents Who Don’t Want To Be Involved
Dear We Are Teachers,I’m reaching out because I’m at my wit’s end trying to engage the parents of my 7th […]
Teacher Problems
Help! A Student Posted Video of Me Without My Knowledge or Permission
Dear We Are Teachers, Recently, a friend sent me a video going viral on TikTok. A student had been recording
Help! I’m Sick of the Candy Culture at School
Dear We Are Teachers,I get that incentives can motivate students, but I’m so over the endless candy rewards system. It
Help! My Student Is Always in the Counselor’s Office—and Now They’re Falling Behind
Dear We Are Teachers, I have an 8th grade student who, over the last month or so, is increasingly in
Dear Teacher Dealing With the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster
Teachers in Texas: Our hearts break for the grief and terror you’re experiencing right now. For yourselves, for your own
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
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,