From the Book - First edition.
August : Introduction : "It makes my soul happy" : what teachers endure and why they stay
September : "STOP TOUCHING MY CAR" : parent aggression and the culture of teacher blaming
October : "I would have done it for any child" : teachers are heroes, but they shouldn't have to be
November : "To teach your kids, I have to leave mine" : COVID-19, the disrespect for teachers' work, and the disregard for their lives
December : "Safe harbor" : the most underestimated teacher in the building ; "Fluff subject" : subject misconceptions and the marginalization of specialist teachers
January : The "dirty little secret" in schools
February : "Classroom contagion" : the myth of teacher burnout
March : Teacher confessions : behind-the-scenes dish
April : "Just part of the job" : how violence and short-staffing create a hazardous profession
May : "Do no harm but take no crap" : bribery, workarounds, happy hours, and other pro tips for educators
Epilogue : Teachers deserve better : how you can help ; "Why I love teaching".