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They Called It a Tantrum. I Called It Assault. – Stories That Don’t Make the News

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When a student lashes out in a classroom, what do we call it? Some say “a tough day.” Others call it “behavioral disruption.” But for many teachers, it’s something else entirely: it’s violence. It’s trauma. It’s assault. These are the stories that don’t make the news. They aren’t dramatic enough for primetime. There are no flashing lights or press conferences. But they are real, and they are...

What I Wish the Public Knew About Teaching Today – A Letter from a High School Teacher in Chicago

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My name is Ms. Thompson. I teach 10th grade English on the South Side of Chicago. I’ve been a public school educator for 12 years. I’ve taught students who have gone on to Ivy League universities, and students who struggled to make it through each day. I’ve written thousands of lesson plans. I’ve broken up fights. I’ve bought notebooks with my own paycheck. I’ve laughed and cried in this...

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