Teaching is a glorious art, yet we have allowed it to be diminished into factory work. The degradation of learning is a societal problem that needs to be addressed. I was fired from my teaching position in Minneapolis Public Schools over ‘inappropriate communication.’ While the details of my termination are still being sorted out, I feel compelled to speak out about the systemic issues that plague our education system. Public education is a groundbreaking gift, but it’s facing numerous challenges. Teachers are paid less than administrators, who prioritize their positions and salaries over the needs of children. This betrayal of trust is damaging the education system and depriving children of the best teachers. I have seen firsthand the impact of this betrayal. My students have expressed their disappointment and frustration, and they are not alone. Children deserve our best, and we are not giving it. We need to create an environment where learning becomes play and structure becomes safety, where children feel supported and empowered to learn and grow. As Albert Camus said, ‘The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.’ We must all strive to be rebels for the sake of our children and the future of education.
Teaching: The Glorious Art
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