We can no longer sustain our careers based on ‘love’: why one educator is striking

By Lisa Geraghty
Community contribution / May 20, 2019

For the third time in less than a year, I have chosen to strike for our teaching profession. This is why.

I am a New Zealand primary school teacher. I am passionate about my profession and I love my students. Passion ...

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We can no longer sustain our careers based on ‘love’: why one educator is striking

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