Two Down

Teacher Corps has lost another first-year teacher, our second in two months.

I hope, at some point, "Blue Shirt" will post about his reasons for leaving.

As for posting about people who have left the program, it is not that I want to point fingers at them or make them feel worse than they already do, but I do want to be as honest as possible about how difficult the program is. I don't want to hide the fact sometimes people leave. Teaching in a critical-needs school district is incredibly tough. The flip side is, it is also incredibly rewarding.

Here is a copy of one of the flyers we use when recruiting:

WANTED:

Employees for growing, complex enterprise in a highly regulated industry. Must stay focused on core business despite disparate stakeholder demands, uncertain funding, critical labor shortages, and politically charged environment. Must be highly skilled at dealing with sensitive and divisive issues that may jeopardize relationships, health, and/or career. Must be able to withstand intense scrutiny of professional and personal life. Typical workday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., plus weekends. College education required. Pay significantly below market rate. Future of nation at stake.

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