“Due to politics and lack of autonomy, I’m being forced to leave a profession I love,” writes Roger Donohoe, a seventh grade teacher.
For 31 years, it has been my privilege to teach in Utah’s schools. By my best guess, I have taught over 6,000 students. I have welcomed more than 30,000 classes and taught 12 different subjects in eight different schools across four school districts. I have had my life blessed through interactions with hundreds of colleagues.But now, due to politics and lack of autonomy, I’m being forced to leave a profession I love.
Education has not been excused from this process. As teachers, we are accused by the left of teaching right wing politics such as religion or other divisive issues, while the right accuses us of catering to the left’s agenda on issues such as critical race theory and reproductive rights.that squeezes a little more autonomy from us, replacing it with an ever increasing lack of trust and additional scrutiny, tightening the reins.
Teachers are no longer considered experts on their subjects. Soon, I worry we will no longer be allowed to teach according to our strengths and passions. Curriculum is being designed that will require teachers to simply regurgitate information that the district has designed. In the coming months, I will join that exodus. Not because I want to, but because I have to. Financially, I can’t afford to leave but, emotionally, I can’t afford to stay. Teaching used to be fun and enjoyable. In these last few years it has become hard labor with whip masters ready to crack down on anyone and anything that deviates from defined directions.
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