45 students? By TeachFun

I am amazed that no one has commented on the number of students in your classroom. My first year, 24 years ago, I had 32 students in a rural background. They and their parents valued education, and I think I was able to

teach reasonably well for the number of children. I now work in a Title 1, ELA magnet school so have many similar students. We are very fortunate to have small class sizes (won't even tell you how few) and that has made SOME difference in our test scores. I can't imagine working with 45 students with those challenges! Our team goal for next year is to involve the parents more and we

hope that effort will transfer to supporting more at home.

My husband and I have adopted the motto from the "Life is Good" brand: Do what you like; like what you do. If, after another year of teaching, you don't love what you do, consider a change! You deserve to be happy. One suggestion is to try to get a classroom in a different socio-economic school. I've taught both sides, and sometimes a change can be quite refreshing.

Best of luck - be happy!

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