The #futureofwork for #educators. Building an empowered #K12 #workforce, starting with #substitute #teachers.
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BenchK12 retweeted
When Tim says “don’t ever underestimate teachers,” we mean it.
My parents were educators, and I’ve taught English and served as a school administrator. Tim and I have even shared a classroom, with a divider down the middle.
This is the experience we bring to the campaign.
BenchK12 retweeted
📢 New EdWorkingPaper: Experienced paraprofessionals promoted to teaching roles perform on par with traditionally licensed teachers, particularly excelling in math, offering a promising solution to teacher shortages.
🔍Author: @mary_laski
📖Full text: edworkingpapers.com/ai24-965
BenchK12 retweeted
On average, in the United States, substitute teachers earn between $70 and $130 per day. (Yes, I know some districts pay more…but this is the average.)
On average, the school day FOR A SUB, is 7.5 hours long.
That makes their hourly rate $13.33. 🙄
BenchK12 retweeted
You can't go wrong with a social studies teacher. Excited to have @Tim_Walz on the ticket. Good to have someone who knows American history.
It is the honor of a lifetime to join @kamalaharris in this campaign.
I’m all in.
Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school.
So, let’s get this done, folks! Join us. secure.actblue.com/donate/so…
BenchK12 retweeted
If Kamala Harris and Tim Walz WIN the election, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a fellow Democrat, would become Minnesota’s next governor.
She would be the first female governor in Minnesota and the first Native American woman to serve as governor in the country.
BenchK12 retweeted
We love you teachers! And to show it, I want to jump in and #clearthelist for as many of you as possible. Thank you for the love & support you show our kids all year long.. so send me your wish lists! And everyone else…let’s see how many we can clear! #ChipInForTeachers
BenchK12 retweeted
Mary Moss is starting her 55th year as an educator. Let me repeat that… 55 years in education. After finding that out, I had to get a picture with her and ask her why she hasn’t retired yet. Her response, “Because I still love it.”
BenchK12 retweeted
A question for teachers/school staff:
How much would you have to make annually so you don’t have to live paycheck to paycheck or work extra jobs, and have peace of mind?
I’ll start: $100k to $105k.
SPOILER: I’m in my 21st year and I’m not even close to that.
BenchK12 retweeted
Dear Teachers,
If you are leaving (or considering leaving) teaching, what is the reason/reasons why?
BenchK12 retweeted
America's public school teachers report worse pay and well-being compared with similar working adults.
Here's an overview of our latest findings... 🧵
bit.ly/3KMPDMH
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2 years ago, a couple who live in Rochester asked me to help them get approval for their granddaughter to leave Ukraine to finish her education as war broke out. On Saturday, she graduated from Century HS and is headed to the U of M. The work we do in @RPS535 truly changes lives.
BenchK12 retweeted
As part of my son's accommodations, he submits a list of 5 people from his grade that he'd like to have in his class next year, for social comfort. They ensure he gets 2+ of them as classmates.
He just gave me his list.
He put his teacher's name on the list. 😭
Teachers!❤️
BenchK12 retweeted
This is my mom.
She was an asylum seeker.
She slept in a church b/c she had nowhere else to go.
She is a housekeeper & a waitress.
She is my hero.
These degrees are for her.
Harvard Medical School, M.D. ✅
Harvard Business School, M.B.A. ✅
Harvard Kennedy School of Government, M.P.P. ✅
You made history happen, mom.
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Here is a montage of some famous and inspiring people sharing the names of their favorite teachers🍎❤️🥹
I have been asking some amazing people about the amazing educators in their lives: from @officiallymcconaughey to @therealswizzz.
#myfavoriteteacher #teachers
BenchK12 retweeted
I can say with certainty that Dr. Sheryl Lee Ralph is one of the most passionate and active allies for teachers that we have, and she using every opportunity to talk about why teachers deserve so much better.🍎❤️
#teachers
#abbottelementary
BenchK12 retweeted
"I'm shocked, shocked"
Teachers benefit from reserved time to plan, prepare, and collaborate. Surveys show that ample planning time could help retain teachers and prevent burnout. Are large districts increasing planning time for teachers? An NCTQ analysis says no: bit.ly/3X29lbX
BenchK12 retweeted
Things I want for Mother’s Day this year:
- paid leave
- the right to choose if or when to have a baby
- a government that will take care of me if a pregnancy turns fatal
- universal health insurance
- pelvic floor therapy
- universal free preschool
- affordable childcare
- to stop putting the word “mom” in front of titles like mom-preneur
- for schools to allow two parents on the call sheet
- changing tables in all gender bathrooms
- for business meetings to only exist during school hours
- reduced cognitive load
- no homework so I can enjoy my kids at night
- lowered interest rates so I can afford a home for my kids
And flowers.
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Just four teachers representing the @NEAToday at the first ever State Dinner for Teachers. Thank you so much to @DrBiden and her team. #teacherstatedinner
