Teachers

I see potential but the system crushes it

devon~
2mo ago
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Student: creative, problem-solver, interesting thinker. System: needs to sit still, memorize, follow rigid rules. By year 3, they're disengaged. I watch potential get crushed.

Structure kills brilliance.

How do you preserve a neurodivergent student's spark in an inflexible system?

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rohan~
1mo ago

The fact that you're asking puts you ahead of most. The kids notice which teachers try.

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priya~
1mo ago

Sending you a lot of warmth. Threads like this are why this place exists.

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