When a school shooting happens, the media shows up. When a viral video captures a fight in a classroom, it spreads in seconds. But when a teacher quietly resigns after months of verbal threats? Or when they take unpaid leave for anxiety and PTSD? That story rarely makes it past the staff room. Every day across America, teachers endure stress, aggression, emotional strain, and institutional...
Across the United States, teachers are waving red flags—but few are answering the call. Rising violence, emotional trauma, and institutional neglect have created a mental health crisis among educators. The signs are everywhere: soaring resignation rates, skyrocketing burnout, and an overwhelming number of teachers saying they no longer feel safe or supported in their schools. We are beyond the...
When a beloved teacher leaves the classroom, the ripple effects are immediate—and long-lasting. Students lose a mentor. Schools lose stability. Communities lose a trusted leader. But what most people don’t see is just how costly this loss truly is—not just emotionally, but educationally, socially, and economically. Each time an educator walks away due to violence, burnout, or lack of support, we...
In every school, there’s at least one teacher who makes students feel safe, understood, and inspired. They’re the ones students remember long after graduation. But what happens when that teacher disappears? Not because they wanted to, but because the system pushed them out? This is a story told through the voices of students whose favorite teacher—Mr. Lane—quit mid-year after enduring months of...
