Culture
Bad Educational Policies Are Destroying Passionate Teachers, Contributing To The Teacher Shortage
Many of us dreamed of being teachers when we grew up – and now, those who have fulfilled that dream are finding out it’s not at all what they expected.
By Gwen Farrell4 min read
Instead of instilling a love of learning in children, they’re disrespected by both parents and administrations who care more about appearances than consequences. In fact, they’re taking to social media in droves to explain why they’re leaving – the “teacher quit tok” category on TikTok has thousands of posts documenting the disrespect and lack of support which have motivated teachers to leave their careers.