As a special education teacher, I entered this profession with a heart full of purpose: to make a difference for students who often go unheard, overlooked, or underestimated. Every day, I see the light in my students’ eyes when they make progress that others said was impossible. I witness resilience, growth, humor, and brilliance in forms that don’t always fit inside a box. These moments are what drive me. But lately, my days have become a tug-of-war between two equally important missions—supporting my students and meeting the ever-growing demands of compliance and paperwork. I understand the value of documentation. I know IEPs are legal tools that protect students’ rights and ensure their needs are met. But I also know this: When I’m in front of a computer, I’m not in front of a student. Every hour spent tracking data, chasing signatures, or deciphering ever-shifting guidelines is an hour I’m not connecting, teaching, modeling, or comforting. I shouldn’t have to choose between compli...
The link isn't working! But you already know I am obsessed with this piece. It is beautiful and captures so much. <3
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