Something must be done to recruit and retain good teachers. One of the things that teachers need is positive reinforcement. They love to get notes and letters from students and parents that praise their efforts.
Do you remember a favorite teacher who made a difference in your life and changed you in a positive way? NoGreatTeachersLeftBehind.com is a blog where you can write a post about a favorite teacher and let the world know how you feel.
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There is indeed a lot of stress in the life of the teacher but most important callings involve stress. If we want teachers to stay in the profession, we will need to support them in more ways than we are supporting them now. Part of a teacher's stress comes from dealing with parents who are not supportive. Let me tell you, five nonresponsive parents can be tolerated if a teacher receives one note of praise.
So why not take a minute to reflect. All of us had that one special teacher. Many of us had more than one. Share your thoughts with the world.