Teaching is Tough:
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unruly, aggressive kids,
grassroots parent groups at our throats,
bans and censorship,
discriminatory and racist policy,
little to no funding,
failing, forgotten schools,
low incentive to stay,
pandemic-induced apathy,
aloof and uncaring administrators,
frozen pay scales,
the glass ceiling,
more and more testing accountability and stress,
AI replacing instructional coaches, evals, and authentic student work
increased violence and suicide,
fear of death on the job,
bullying,
definingĀ safety and bravery in today's classroom climate,
instability on all fronts,
lotteries that leave kids out,
diminishing enthusiasm,
lost hope.
YOU ARE SAFE HERE.Ā
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L.I.F.T. the Teachersā¢ is an OnlineĀ Support Community
for K-12 Teachers.
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Hitch YourselfĀ to Something Worthwhile!
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WHY WE EXIST
Founded in 2023 after the global pandemic ravaged and politicized education, leaving many of us shattered and numb
Massive teacher attrition rates and collective despair
Loss of hope and purpose among educators
Deplorable, inequitable bans and laws, and social injustice
Lack of true supportĀ or safe teacher spaces for sharing
Need for time to self-reflect and healĀ
Need for time to redefine self-image and teacher professional identity to grow personally and solve workplace problems
Ineffective PD all across the United States
Creative disruption of industry expectations and norms
Break organizational silence and challenge out-of-touch administrators and ridiculous policies
No community like thisĀ
If we take care of ourselves, we are better for our students!
WHAT WE DO
Promote positivity and trust
Meet among other K-12 teachers in a safe, virtual environment
Tackle today's teaching climate and tough topics
Provide encouragement and support
Creatively work together to develop real-world solutions to real-world problems in our classrooms and schools
Group coaching calls and engaging L.I.F.T. Community Forums
1:1 coaching calls for self-discovery and on-the-job wins
Integrate strategies for redefining self-image and teacher professional identity so we can avoid further burnout
Participate in L.I.F.T. Learning Masterclasses and Webinars
Design roadmaps for improving PD at our school sites and challenging out-of-date teaching practices
Provide stability and incentive to stay in the game
Get excited about the school year again!
Who is this community for?
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PreK, Elementary, Secondary, SPED, Instructional Coach, ESL, Electives, Online Learning, after school Coach, YOU NAME IT!
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L.I.F.T. the Teachersā¢ is for any K-12 teacher seeking support and personal growth.
This Community is aĀ TEACHER HUBĀ You CanĀ TRUST.Ā
ENVISION THIS:
NO MORE
silent suffering, tearful days, hiding at lunch, or hanging out in the workroom talking hurriedly under your breath with a trusted colleague before someone busts in for a bathroom break...
NO MORE
surprise attacks, wondering how to deal with a controlling, unfeeling administrator, chair, or parent who is threatening your sense of stability when you have enough on your plate...
NO MORE
chaos and confusion, feeling overwhelmed or running around in circles trying to find the right person to ask about how to deal with a student, classroom situation, or new top-down or state policy...
NO MORE
wasted PD daysĀ or departmental and grade level meetings that are dull, ineffective, and mindless, and reflect a lack of true connection with staff (yes, YOU and your colleagues could really fix that)...
Listen
means being heard and getting valuable feedback from colleagues like yourself!
Inspire
means sharing new perspectives that are doable!
Flourish
means learning new approaches you can apply as a practitioner!
Transform
means challenging yourĀ teacher professional identityĀ ANDĀ creating positive changeĀ for you and your students!
Join anĀ innovative community like no other...
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This is aĀ safeĀ place to share, collaborate, and learn.Ā Finally.Ā
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We're creatingĀ positive on-the-job outcomesĀ to help you...
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STAY IN THE GAME.
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