That seems to be the general consensus. Teaching in a public school is all about hindering you from teaching, ironically.

I retired from teaching this year after teaching for 20 years in another country. I spent 7 years teaching in the U.S.My last 5 years were the most discouraging because I never knew that elementary school students could be so disrespectful. And some of the parents were even worse. I could have spent another 15 years, but I did not want to tarnish my impeccable criminal record. I did not want to embarrass my family. And, quite frankly, I did not subscribe to being unprofessional and 'ghetto " in order to be respected Let me note this kind of behavior was not present at the A schools that I worked. Parental support was quite evident at those schools. I am grateful for the years spent in the classroom. No regrets for choosing to become a teacher. It is just time to focus on me and another career.

@@cutstone3028 Good for you! And I entirely agree about elementary school students being unbelievably disrespectful towards their teachers. You know something is seriously wrong when people in their single digits start talking and behaving like corporate CEOs. I attribute much of that behavior to not only bad parenting disciplinarily, but also the fact that younger and younger kids are now wearing clothing on a regular basis consisting of fashion stylings that make them look a lot older (like teenagers and young adults in their 20s), and the social power goes straight to their heads and makes them act overly obnoxious. Plus, possessing accessories like iPhones, fancy wallets, and even purses and handbags for the youngest of girls now, causes elementary schoolchildren to both talk the talk and walk the walk in tandem, for the worse. Instead of having normal, healthy childhoods, they feel obligated to look and subsequently act like the adults they are NOT, thereby falsely assuming that they are equal (if not superior) to the actual adults in their midst.

I feel the same way.

Spot on... I left education this year after 11 years. Multiple people in my family are educators, including my parents Period it has been tough seeing how education has worn them down over the years. They are two of the most positive, shining examples of educators that I know. Education has become absolutely miserable. I agree with everything that you said in your video. I love teaching, but I just do not love being a teacher. I am returning to college, in pursuit of a different degree. I’m nervous, scared, excited, and about 1000 other emotions. I really hope this works out for me. I’ve learned, in life, the path leading to where you want to be is rarely a straight line. Wish me luck

Same thing for strong black female teachers 😢

So true...I taught for 37 years and concur as an observant white woman!

@@NYCAppl3 And white male teachers.

@@jimbojones4164 facts!

This is done to black females with strong classroom management skills too. What is not understood is that you start to feel burned out.

Thank you for speaking the truth about these type of parents who would rather leave the discipline to the the teachers and blame them instead of being be held accountable themselves.

Amen!

Real talk. I'm a parent and was often way too soft on my kids until the teachers starting reporting behaviors to me that I KNEW I should have stopped before my kids even walked into the classroom.

I have a solution for the "parent crisis" but liberals/do-gooders, know it all education professors (who have never taught more than 2 years in a classroom) would block it with their 504 plans. 👉The first serious offense requires the parents to attend PARENTING CLASSES 👉The second serious offense requires the parents to attend EXTENDED PARENTING CLASSES 👉A third certain serious offense requires filing neglect or delinquency charges against the parents. Document if the parent failed to attend all previous classes or cooperate WHY WOULD THIS WORK? As most teachers know, parents of insubordinate students don't like to be involved and especially despise being inconvenienced. They don't care what happens to the kid as long as the government cheques keep rolling in.

@@wolfgangk1 ok, and the teachers complaining should take courses on child development.

I have same amount of years and im so done--

I’m starting my path to teaching. Why am I watching this and reading these comments?!

I seemed to always find the highlights but working in-person in 2020 made me realize I hate how much is expected of us without any thanks.

At least the nurses got covid pay. I got nothing. Just told to do more work. Teaching in a mask is so hard. My boss made us keep the air conditioning on full blast and the doors open. That year I was like I think I rather die than work as a teacher!

What are u doing now?

Miss L. Great points! I fully believe that black educators are essential to the future of this world. We have to get to a place where we’re not reliant on the rules of the status quo to make things better.

Miss L. But I also see black teachers doing this with black students and Latino teachers with Latino students, but not as much, as well as favoring them and when, God forbid, a white teacher calls them out on it and dare tells a student/students that the way they’re being treated is not how life really is, all hell can break loose, and any teacher with actual integrity, no matter their race, risks being labeled a racist!

Congratulations! You're a race realist.

@@CaptainJackSparrow110 I hope you are joking.

@@CaptainJackSparrow110 Well, there is more science debunking this claim than there is making the claims you have made. First, there is more genetic diversity in humans within Sub-Saharan Africa than without. So classifying them as a genetic population is scientifically spurious at best. Hell, that is why they use the term *realism* in the first place, to avoid these discussion based on biology and genetics. Second, second generation Nigerian students perform the best in academics in America among all ethnic groups. Third, there is almost no causative studies showing a relationship between African descendants and inherited low cognitive or performative ability, only correlational, and it is nigh impossible to do causative. Again, that is why they use the term *realism* Fourth, almost all the discrepancy in IQ between all "races" (race is an unscientific term) can be accounted for in environmental factors, rather than biological ones. IQ increases by huge margins when adjusting for even minor differences in environment. There was a study that selected kids at random and told them they were gifted and talented. Guess what, their IQ jumped on average about ten points, which is the difference between a college grad and a highschool grad. IQ has been increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa faster than anywhere else, and is now at the same level the Netherlands was in the 1950s. Nearly 25% of the difference in IQ can be attributed to various environmental effects between individuals let alone populations, which indicates environment's huge effect on IQ. Fifth and finally, there is no trait nor complex trait identified as more common within Sub-Saharan populations that leads to lower IQ than say a European one. There are many interviews with geneticists clearly debunking nearly all claims that there are any traits more common within Africa. This is another reason why they use *realism* to avoid the evisceration of scientists. A complete lack of any knowledge about the scientific process leads dum dums to believe in debunked pseudoscience written in "A Troublesome Inheritance." Despite the consensus among geneticists that it is indeed pseudoscience. Using "just so" arguments like you have just done, and the author of that book does.

i felt this so much when i was a practicing-teacher. it is really a challenge.

At this point I’m not sure if it can still be called a system it’s seems to be more freelancing

I’m retired 2 years. I loved my job, but I became traumatized the last few years. PTSD and burnout.

I will be retiring from teaching in 2 years. I just hope I can make it with all that is happening now. I can’t wait to be out of this toxic environment.

How many observations do you need? Really?

D D parenting is not easy. You get out what you put in.

Parenting is not easy I agree. But, parents have to know their kids are behaving like jerks at these schools. They should do something abour it

@@thefuture5n0w3 Agreed Jamaal. I can relate to everything you said in this video. When I was a kid, the students were blamed when they misbehaved. Now the teacher is blamed. The quality of parenting is a major factor. Also I have found most districts prefer White female teachers regardless of the student demographic. It is easier for a white person with no experience to get a teaching job than a non white with experience and advanced degrees. Then districts like to pride themselves on diversity and being a "no bullying zone."

Actuall parents themselves need to be disciplined.

@@thefuture5n0w3 I agree; however, the "adults" made the choice to have a child. As a result, they have the responsibility to do the best job possible. No excuses! If they can't parent, do not have the child/children.

Why not work abroad?

I’m a first year kindergarten teacher and I hate the paperwork. I teach special Ed so the amount of paperwork is insane. I agree with every point this gentleman made. I feel more like a disciplinarian than a teacher. My tone is different than that of my colleagues. I almost feel guilty like I’m too hard on them but these kids, even at 5 years old will walk all over you if you let them.

You think parents teach teachers like crap? Try being a bus driver!

@@lindazelepugas1000 LOL

@@lindazelepugas1000 bus drivers really do get some of the worst shit from parents AND kids alike

Enjoy your retirement! Hope to be by you someday 😁

They took out the fun and added draconian rules in it's place.

Made it a retard farm.

Alex Caston plus as black men we’re looked at as the last line of defense.

@@thefuture5n0w3 yes!

Administration also thinks that the black men will fix all of the black boys problems. ALL of the teachers send the problems to those teachers and the male teachers don't get anything done!

@@thefuture5n0w3 kids should be held accountable. I am practicing to be a teacher and working as a sub in the mean time. I am and have been surprised that kids think they should have a free ride. I am not doing your work for you--you will not learn a thing if you can not do it yourself. The world will not cater to your needs and wants. If you learn to be responsible for yourself and of yourself then you will be the stronger leader the world looks for.

And that is the key! I feel like most of the professional discussions in education just goes in circles while ignoring the number one problem… crappy parents. There needs to be mandatory parenting classes for couples before having a baby.

Julie Hayden thank you for the kindness. I feel though that there is a tech wave coming that will change the way we think about education. Hopefully it will give teachers their due.

The future !5 N0w omg you’re psychic! You called it! Remote teaching will transform the paradigm for teachers.

Wow

@@thefuture5n0w3 You definitely predicted "a tech wave"! I left teaching in America and returned to Asia and Europe to teach.

@@thefuture5n0w3 I'm at 11 years of service in South African public schools. All your points are so relevant. I really appreciate your stand on white woman and the guilt complex with children of colour, especially towards black kids. It's one of the worst things wrecking education universally. Letting black kids get away with nonsense for nonsense reasons. Most of the kids went through a system without a male educator until grade 6. It was a real shock to their system because the female educators use to indulge so much bullshit. But as soon as they came to me, there were major discipline issues because I held the children accountable. Underpaid and under appreciated. I plan on another 7 and then I'm out... Save and study a different field in the interim to keep me enthused and motivated.

There isn’t. Public Schools are a tremendous MONEY GRAB which is tied to each student’s ADA (Average Daily Attendance). Charter Schools are the only way.

There isn’t

@stirredsoul2197 Wow unbelievable. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you have a new career.

Interesting observation. Could you give examples of how the privileged school experience was worse than working in the poverty stricken school?

Well said.

80sGirl Azura couldn’t have said it better myself. Couple that with teaching the middle grades and burnout happens more rapidly.

I am glad you mentioned that it is NOT just title 1 schools...

Oh yes! I was reprimanded because I reacted to a kid destroying my room. I asked parent to be responsible but got a poor review instead.

This is so true. Why are we expected to take the abuse? I look forward to summer because it means that I don’t have to put up with the abuse from children. I always dread the last week of august because it means that I going back to stress eating, no sleep and constantly being on.

I'm 37 years old but you described my experiences that I had as a student going to public schools during the 90's. I always felt bullies had the edge in school because there was no they could be held accountable since they were minors. Bullies figured this out once they got detention a few times that it wasn't a big deal to be disruptive since nothing truly bad could really happen to them outside of being expelled from school but even that in their eyes was considered good. The problem with the school system is it favors bullies which in return causes teachers to suffer and other students to suffer. I can say I hated school so much that it's the reason why i don't ever dread working boring soul less corporate jobs because even they are not as bad as the awful experiences I had in public schools growing up.

I used to be just like that, but now I have kids of my own and I almost feel resentment at the expectation to always give for my students even at the sacrifice of my time with my own children. Its just another way to take advantage over the caring and good-nature of a person who becomes a teacher, instead of hiring more staff to ease the burden and workload

Yes!

Yess it makes a lot of sense I feel for the teachers 🙏🏾

Quit Now!

Principals always want to come into a room and see cutesy stuff happening. Every lesson doesn’t have to be with a teacher juggling balls and performing magic tricks from a hat. It’s a school not a circus, Chuckie Cheese, or Six Flags. It’s fun to do that but they will not learn anything and it ruins classroom management when it’s time to do serious work or take those precious standardized tests.

No, it does not get better. It gets worse. The only thing that can change is you can get stronger and learn to cope, but as things get worse, it is very hard to keep up. Most of us give up, and some do quit.

@@ms.bubs4fun506 Most of those principals got out of the classroom as soon as they could because they couldn't hack it...but they want to see a Vegas show when they come in your room!

40 years?

Born in 1950 or '51 ?

Lol. I feel you on that. I taught 1 year in 2010 and my contact wasn't renewed.I don't miss it one bit.

Wow ….40 years?? 😮

I had a student taken out of my class for choking another and another one bring in a knife. Both were suspended for one day from my class only, then back the next day. I felt so unsafe there! That was in North Port FL. I feel safer teaching inner city Detroit.

Administration is one of the biggest problems.

Thank you so much for the encouraging words. The more and more I see other people echoing the same issues the more and more I'm convinced that the system is broken. I attended a high school graduation of two students who i taught in middle school and the sense of pride and happiness I felt for those two seemed to be uncut by the things I discussed.

Hi Jennifer and Jamaal. I was once in your shoes (5th Grade Teacher) but transitioned to an Education Consultant. SEE a FEW RESOURCE BELOW THAT MAY BE OF ASSISTANCE. I have worked for and with Education Curriculum, Children's Toy Companies, e.g., Crayola, Scholastic, Pearson, collaborated on the First Lady of the USA School Reform Initiative, advisor for children's toy companies and marketing firm for Playdoh, etc. I share this because there are hundreds of careers beyond the schools that are a great fit for teachers. Education careers with a work-life balance, higher salary, etc. A few of my former colleagues encouraged me to create a company to help other educators transition. I also created a couple youtube videos that provide a list of great careers for educators, salary ranges and key steps to landing a great job with leading education companies, etc. Here are links to a few of the videos (one was created over a year ago , the other just recently). I wish you all the very best. I left over a decade ago and have NEVER regretted it. Wishing you all the best. Shelly kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g61onpyputXQh5s.html - 20 minute video - Amazing Education Careers Beyond the Classroom kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJaBe9ZmtNe5qpc.html - From the Classroom To Education Consulting: The 4 Key Steps - 5 minute video My company website: www.broilsconsulting.com

@@thefuture5n0w3 It's all about the values of the school district. I grew up in a rural community and it was about 30% minority then and about 40% now in the district but my education was excellent. They still have a graduation rate of over 90% and finish in the top 5% of school districts nationally every year, despite being a relatively poor county. What is the secret sauce? Those traditional values: Accountability, expectations, administrative support for teachers, and in rural counties teachers are well-paid compared to other types of jobs so you can attract and hold onto male teachers. Talking to teachers there, they all tell me the parenting issue is a huge problem now, but the district success proves you can overcome that problem if the 2 other sides of teacher/ admin are strong.

Jennifer Clemons yeah, because sub and paras aren’t threats...just urban interpreters to the blk and Brown kids... the teachers are for teachers accept when it’s blk...then they are the student’s side. I’m sorry, I went through similar situation as this king, and I fell back and collected the checks....when u know the kids are also playing the game, step out of their ways.

@@Pamoroom Jennifer, I was once in the classroom as well and transitioned to working in the private industry as an education consultant for various education curriculum ed technology and children's toy companies. I also work with educators seeking to transition to new careers. I have a few KZfaq videos which discuss careers in education outside of the school system that are a great fit for teachers (salary range $50,000 to $180,000) Here's the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g61onpyputXQh5s.html. My website is www.broilsconsulting.com as well. Best of luck.

Devos is horrible, but the entire federal DOE needs to go away and return all control to the state/local level. The federal government has done nothing but f___ up education for 50 years.

@@yaimavol right!

@@yaimavol I know it’s an old reply, but I have to agree 100%. The move to scripted curriculum, reliance on standardized testing, and micromanaging classroom teachers is a formula for failure.

@@yaimavol You are saying it as if education before Brown V BOE was perfect.

@@shouqianshi9759 It wasn't but do you deny the values were different? We're graduating kids that can't read. I'm not sure the segregated black schools were that bad

Yep. I'm a new teacher that started teaching during the pandemic. I'm so over all of it and after only 2 months in I'm ready to quit. It's just wayyyyyyyyy too much and the stress and anxiety is almost unbearable 😥.

Working on getting the next video out to you all. Thanks for the support!

Same here. The poor treatment and health risks aren't worth it.

Expel doesn't mean anything if parents don't hold their kid's accountable

Jacquelynn Sims sounds very familiar. Stay tuned I have a follow up video coming soon!

Jacquelynn Sims Get out when you still can

Now is the time to make the change!

Same here

I was once told take care of yourself because if you die someone will literally take your seat. I left a job, when my replacement died #RIP she was replaced in 24 hours.

Thanks Victor! I would think being an international teacher would qualify you to teach where ever you want. Too many ins and outs that prevent the people who are good at it from making life long careers in education. I know there are schools out there that at least come very close to our ideal conditions. But there are also careers that value you your experience and insight much more than the current education system. Sometimes this stuff does get in your blood and sometimes people find their way back in. Thanks again for your great reply! I really appreciate it!

@@thefuture5n0w3 Hi, what are you doing now? This video (from 1 year ago) was just recommended.

@@LGnLA I returned to teaching. Keep an eye out for my next video.

Great piint.

I am a white teacher who taught for 30 years in America's public schools. (I'm very recently retired). I worked with MANY white teachers in schools with large percentages of Hispanic and nonwhite students and families. The white teachers had equally high standards for their students, regardless of race or ethnicity. If you take a look at empirical research, grade inflation is burgeoning exponentially across ALL grade levels from preschool through doctoral level. It isn't so much about race and ethnicity as it is about a culture of entitlement, a pervasive "me me me" mentality, and schools having to take on more and more responsibilities that were previously held by parents. Parents demand their D/F performing student receive A,B,C grades. Many administrators expect teachers to inflate grades. Even college professors are pressured to lower standards so students will "pass". Supporting evidence for "passing them through" regardless of their TRUE performance levels is found in today's ACT and SAT scores, which have plummeted among high school graduates of ALL races and ethnicities. Yet the report cards received by many of these "top-of -the-class" graduates who score abysmally on the ACT and SAT tests show "A's" ?? An "A" earned today is equal to a "C" earned 20 or 30 years ago. It's not the white (or any color) teacher that manipulates those kinds of statistics. Look at the research on grade inflation. Over my longstanding career as a professional teacher I have witnessed the public school system erode. The once admired high-quality curriculum and instruction that allowed teachers to foster productive members of society has become more in line with crowd control, behavior management, and customer service. The trajectory with which public education is going today makes me thankful that I am retired.

The Super Model In Tech I wish you so much success! You are exactly what the education system needs!

That's awful! What state are you in?

What kind of alternative ed? I'm so interested in this

@@eleanor4759 If you had a way of giving me your email or some other contact info, I could tell you in detail.

J Toms oh cool! ellieinkster@hotmail.co.uk is my email

Take classes on the side while still teaching