Respecting and Rewarding our Teachers

A severe shortage of teachers has hit crisis levels. School superintendents say their teachers are underpaid, overworked, and exhausted. A recent survey showed that almost half of teachers are seriously considering leaving the profession, while fewer young people are entering the field. A drop in the education experience hurts the students and, ultimately, the workforce, economy, and our society.
“The most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.”
​– Pema Chodron
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, I honor the gift of our children – our future – and affirm that our educators are respected and empowered. I extend gratitude and encouragement to the teachers I come by. May all those in helping professions be rewarded in harmony with their talent, efforts, and leadership. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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