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Reading these stories really moved me. I am not yet a teacher, but I work closely with young people and I am preparing myself to become one. Seeing how hard life is for teachers in migrant and refugee contexts is honestly heartbreaking for me. One of the biggest challenges I notice is how much teachers are expected to carry. They are not only teaching but they are carrying all the emotional and wellbeing of each student. Sorting the problems of school, children and their owns in daily teaching life. I see many teachers also face insecurity in their own lives with low income, legal status and worries about the future. As someone who wants to become a teacher, this makes me realize that teaching in these contexts is not just a job and it is a daily struggle.
Even though I am still learning, I try to support young people and teachers by listening, helping with lesson ideas, and being present. I try to learn about education in displacement settings and build my skills so that I can become a teacher who is patient, flexible, and trauma aware. I also try to remind myself that small actions like encouragement, preparation, kindness can make a real difference i your classroom environment.
I felt that reading the stories of each teacher touch me how teachers commitment is priceless here i the contexts. Even when they are tired, underpaid, and stressed, they still show up for their students. Like putting smile on their faces with the stress behind. I really admire that.
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