Some teachers fear they would have to water down or eliminate lessons about important events in history if the state passes sweeping new regulations on how they may address race and racism.
Bills to limit Indiana K-12 lessons could ban a whole slate of history topics that might risk making a student uncomfortable, teachers told legislators.
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With the end of the school year approaching, Indianapolis teacher Katy Aiello considered signing up to work summer school. She quickly decided: “Nope.” After a roller-coaster year of both remote and in-person learning, she’s planning a well-deserved break.
“It’s just extremely difficult for me to see myself doing something other than self care this summer,” said Aiello, who teaches fourth grade. “I need some time to travel, relax, walk away from the computer screen.”
She’s not alone. Fourteen months after the pandemic started, many teachers are facing burnout. But the fatigue comes at a moment when educators are in high demand.