I can't believe I have to say this: If you don't invest more into retaining current teachers instead of recruiting new teachers- the "new" teachers will eventually leave, too.

We went from “we’re ready for a woman in the White House” to “women shouldn’t even have healthcare” rather quickly, didn’t we?

I keep thinking about this Fred Rogers quote: “I believe that appreciation is a holy thing, that when we look for what’s best in the person, we’re doing what God does; so in appreciating our neighbor, we’re participating in something truly sacred.”

My therapist told me to start adding “and that’s okay” to the end of my anxious thoughts. It’s surprisingly hard! “The future is uncertain…” and that’s okay. “Other people may not like me…” and that’s okay. “I’m having a hard time right now…” and that’s okay.

Sending love to all the teachers who aren’t returning to the classroom in the next few weeks because it is just too damn much. 💛

I would love to make a thread of all of the teacher discounts for back-to-school. Feel free to share any businesses that have discounts for teachers and any links/codes that are offering teachers discounts. #backtoschool #teacherdiscounts #teachers

What Amy said!!

A student told me she doesn’t like when she has to “pick her seat” the first day. “Having assigned seats takes the pressure off and doesn’t make anyone sit alone. It’s only fun to pick if you have friends in there.” Interesting take. Thoughts?

When your response to teachers leaving the profession is to make it easier to become a teacher but not stay a teacher, you’re part of the reason why teachers are leaving in the first place.

New teachers: listen. Listen to how the teachers around you talk about teaching and the students. Gravitate toward the ones who are doing the work you want to do one day.

Note to self: If I want my students to advance and succeed, stop moving the finish line so darn quickly. In fact, put a yield sign on their path. Everyone deserves the chance to walk at their own pace. #maestrareed #equitable

Educators... if you get a parent who seems a little "extra" when it comes to advocating for their child with an IEP this Fall. Please don't take it personally. It's not you. It's parents who have been told they have to advocate or fail their child. 1/

When I was born in the early 90’s & diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, reaching adulthood wasn’t guaranteed. Today I turn 30 an age I’ve dreamed of reaching. This wouldn’t have been possible without the endless support of my medical teams, parents and my donor. I’m so so happy! 💛💫

Teach your child to be a good friend, because some people don’t go home to love.

Dear new teacher, You do not need a teacher tiktok, IG, and Twitter. You do not need to open a TPT store. You do not need a specialized handshake for each student or a song and dance for each lesson.+

Uvalde families are organizing a massive rally in Austin on August 27th to demand the age to buy an assault weapon be raised to 21 just like we did in Florida after the Parkland shooting.

It is not our responsibility as workers to do more because they're aren't enough people employed to cover absences and extraordinary events. Everytime we "do it for the kids" and "be a team player" we enable the folks in power to keep us understaffed, underpaid, and unsafe. #WV

The “just teach” crowd has no idea what teachers actually do, because, if they did, they would know that schools would not be able to function if all teachers did was just teach.

I am at my most patriotic when I’m in a public library. When I remember that we let people borrow books for free, have public access to the internet, and participate in extracurricular learning opportunities, it’s one of the few times I want to shout, “I love America!”