It’s tough. I’ve seen tons of early career teachers quit this year, probably more because of the nature of how difficult it is to teach in our school district in general. This year’s mental health crisis does not help either. I’m moving into a semi admin role just because I’m a lot better at it, but I think the way we have it set up (giving new teachers by far the toughest assignments and students) is a recipe for disaster. I don’t judge people who move to cushier suburban districts but I do understand wanting to preserve your mental health and sanity.

Also, in regards to your other answer about bringing in admin, I and other special ed teachers have been threatened or even assaulted for something as simple as telling a student to put their phone away. I understand that can just be a consequence of teaching kids with tremendous trauma and who are victims of systemic inequities, but it’s hard to put up with that kind of treatment day in, day out by yourself. No matter where you teach, it’s never the vast majority of kids that make your life difficult, maybe just one or two on a given day who have tremendous leadership sway and