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1. SaltyGirl (saltssaltgirl@mas.to)'s status on Sunday, 01-Sep-2024 05:07:27 JST SaltyGirl

   I fear that people have become desensitized to seeing teachers asking for help with wishlists.

   Each year we are inundated with teachers essentially begging for help. I see it and feel it too.

   I am one of those teachers who would not be able to run a classroom without the kindness of strangers.

   I apologize & thank you in a single message, because I know many are struggling too. A boost is equally appreciated. My18th year of teaching begins Sept. 3rd!

   https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PRZBAFA50CYE?ref_=wl_share

   #ClearTheList

   • Aral Balkan (aral@mastodon.ar.al)'s status on Sunday, 01-Sep-2024 05:11:48 JST Aral Balkan

     in reply to

     • Ed Cates

     @Saltssaltgirl @EdCates You have zero (read zero) reason to apologise. The folks in charge of implementing a system that leaves teachers in such a predicament should be the ones hanging their heads in shame (I won’t hold my breath).

     You exemplify everything that’s good in the system despite the system. I hope your students know how lucky they are to have you.

     💕

   • Aral Balkan (aral@mastodon.ar.al)'s status on Monday, 02-Sep-2024 16:50:17 JST Aral Balkan

     in reply to

     @Saltssaltgirl Anytime :) (And if I ever miss one of your appeals, please feel free to ping me directly)

     💕

     PS. Me too (on the real change thing) :)

   • SaltyGirl (saltssaltgirl@mas.to)'s status on Monday, 02-Sep-2024 16:50:18 JST SaltyGirl

     in reply to

     • Aral Balkan

     @aral thank you for your kind words. The support you’ve shown to me has meant a lot. I do love being a teacher and I hope that real change comes soon.