By NYC Gazette |
Jun 5, 2024
Teachers in the U.S. have long fulfilled many roles—educator, arbitrator, counselor, psychologist, tutor, politician, cheerleader, among others—that can feel thankless given the job’s long hours, stressful working conditions, and stagnant salaries. Additionally, a slew of new laws restricting what teachers can say about race, history, and LGBTQ+ issues has brought confusion and the threat of professional, social, and legal consequences to classroom discussions.