156: Educators fear they won't make it through this year




Hack Learning show

Summary: We're in an education crisis, and many teachers fear they won't make it through this year. Some are begging for help; some are preaching self-care. Others are quitting--just walking out of their classrooms and schools and moving on to something else.<br><br>In this episode of the Hack Learning Podcast, Mark Barnes is asking you to help solve this crisis. He shares a disheartening Twitter chat, in which educators from across the country share the issues:<br><br>&gt; teachers being told to "stick it out," no matter what<br>&gt; a massive substitute teacher shortage is pulling teachers from their classes and moving them into others, during their plan times and lunches<br>&gt; teachers feel obligated to work, even ignoring doctor's orders to stay home<br>&gt; some fear a return to distance learning, while others hope for it<br>&gt; feeling of helplessness and overwhelming stress are pushing educators to the brink<br><br>You can find the Twitter conversation Mark references here: <a href="https://twitter.com/imacoolibrarian/status/1450146195779690497?s=20" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/imacoolibrarian/status/1450146195779690497?s=20</a><br><br>Comment there and mention @markbarnes19 and add #HackLearning. Mark asks for your feedback, and your Hacks. What can we do now to solve this problem in the short term? How can we end this crisis?<br><br>Find more episodes at <a href="https://www.10publications.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.10publications.com/</a><br><br>Episode Photo by Olya Kobruseva from Pexels