Week 7 EC: Learning by H.E.A.R.T. Empathy: I wish my teacher knew

I have seen this before and it is heartbreaking. Teachers are human and if there is a kid giving them trouble, they will become frustrated with them. The difficulty comes from thinking of why the kid is being like they are. School could be their escape and that might cause them to act different. There is so much that teachers do not know about their students. It is their job to teach. You will get those amazing teachers who make teaching personal and they are truly admirable. The pressure is ridiculous sometimes. I feel sorry for these kids.

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