Teacher Appreciation – Tip #17: Ask a Teacher Why They Teach
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Tip # 17: Ask a Teacher Why they Teach
Ask a teacher why they became a teacher -- and then listen. While you're at it, read this blog, "Why Do You Teach?: What Sustains Us in Our Work" by former teacher Elena Aguilar. And, in case you need convincing, here's "99 Reasons Teachers Rock" from Hubspot.
"Every Day in May"
Every day in May we'll be offering up a new way to appreciate teachers.
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