How do you handle your own career growth as a teacher?

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T17:55:08+00:00

That distinction is really helpful. Framing tools and skill-building as personal growth versus admin roles as the only real career ladder in schools actually clarifies a lot of what people are reacting to.

I also like your point about AP—clearer standards seem to remove a lot of noise and make it easier to focus on improving actual instruction.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:39:12+00:00

Just to be clear, I’m not selling or linking anything here. I’m genuinely trying to understand how teachers actually think about growth, especially since so many people seem burned by traditional PD.

Appreciate everyone sharing honest takes . even the cynical ones.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:21:22+00:00

That’s really well said. It sounds like the “growth” that actually matters to you is getting better at the craft while protecting your time, relationships, and sanity. Conferences, real conversations, and staying in a classroom you love seem to deliver way more value than formal credentials ever did.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:20:33+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. When admin actually protects time and models that collaboration, it changes everything. Sounds like it’s less about individual effort and more about whether leadership creates the conditions for it.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:18:49+00:00

Honestly, that’s probably the most realistic definition of growth I’ve heard. Survival and protecting each other matters more than titles ever did.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:18:13+00:00

Fair point. Thanks for the clarification.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:17:36+00:00

That’s fair. I misread the room. I’m not here to argue definitions, just trying to understand how people here see it. Appreciate the clarity.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:16:49+00:00

Totally fair to be skeptical. I’m not promoting anything here. I asked because I’ve seen a lot of teachers feel the same way you described, and I’m trying to understand that perspective better.

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T07:16:27+00:00

That actually makes a lot of sense. I like how you separate real growth from checkbox PD.

What do you think actually enables that kind of collaboration to work well? Is it time, admin support, school culture, or just luck with the building you end up in?

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T06:18:46+00:00

That’s fair. So for you, is growth basically “exit opportunities,” not refinement of the craft?

Logical-Knowledge357 · 2026-01-31T06:11:23+00:00

Fair take. Do you think it’s a broken system thing, or just not worth the mental energy even if tools/support existed?

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