Maintaining Our Focus: Why are we teaching?

While I know that educators go into our noble profession for many different reasons, in all the educators that I've had the privilege of meeting over the years, I think it all boils down to this one basic idea: 

Educators are in the business of changing children's lives.

That may look differently from classroom to classroom, school to school, or country to country. But, it's important that we always remember that every choice we make, we are the ones ultimately responsible for positively impacting their learning each and every day. If our choices aren't focused on that one goal, we really need to stop and ask ourselves (and those around us) why? Why are we devoting valuable hours to a new initiative or program if it isn't empowering our learners? Why are we placing more value on one practice or one piece of data than on the real needs of our unique learners?

So as we begin a new week, let's all remember why we are in classrooms every day...our students. They deserve the best that we can give them, every single day.

Wishing you a great student-centered week!