Tag: teachers
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Psychology Explains 5 Reasons Why Kids Hate Doing Homework
Having kids is a full-time job; each period of their life has different struggles. When they are babies, they take up all your time and energy. Then, as they grow up, they become more independent. Because of that, things should become easier in time, right? But all parents know that’s not the case. So, as…
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Study Explains How Teachers Have Double the Stress of Other Workers
A new survey revealed that U.S. teachers and principals report having twice the stress of adults in other professions. Teachers said the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated their stress levels as they dealt with staffing shortages and remote learning. Also, low educator salaries and unruly student behavior increased their job-related stress. TheĀ RAND CorporationĀ conducted surveys of public school…
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Iowa Teacher Built Thousands of Desks for Students During Virtual LearningĀ
When many students began virtual learning during the pandemic, one Iowa teacher made a shocking observation. Many students had nowhere to do their work, often logging into class in bed or at their kitchen table. Nate Evans, a seventh-grade literacy teacher from Ankeny, Iowa, knew they needed a dedicated workspace for remote learning. In an…
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Mourners Brought School Supplies, Not Flowers to a Teacher’s FuneralĀ
When a beloved teacher in Georgia passed away, people brought school supplies rather than flowers to her funeral. The teacher, Tammy Waddell, requested that people bring supplies for children in need as her last wish. She was indeed a āteacher to the end,ā as her cousin described. Waddell had been an elementary school teacher in…
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Middle School Teacher Shows Students the Power of Love
Donovan Taylor Hill, a middle school teacher at Impact Academy in Oakland, CA, teaches his students more than just math and science. He shows them the importance of self-love and positivity, helping them build their self-esteem. After having a rough childhood and feeling lost in life, Donovan had to become his own strength. Like many…
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Student Almost Misses Graduation Until a Teacher Helps Him Out
High school graduation marks a huge turning point in a young person’s life. From that moment forward, you get to carve your own path. You have endless possibilities in front of you, and thereās no limit to what you can accomplish. Itās a transition from childhood to adulthood, and youāll remember that moment forever. Many…