Is Summer Training Really the Key to Job Security? A Teacher’s Struggle Behind the Scenes

Imagine dedicating your life to teaching, only to have everything turned upside down in a single year. One teacher, who just lost her mother to ALS, was suddenly moved from kindergarten to 6th grade. On top of that, she became deaf and had to learn to teach with cochlear implants for the first time. Now, her principal is pushing her to attend a summer PBIS training. She’s exhausted, grieving, and barely holding on. But here’s the real question: Will attending this summer training actually help her get tenure, or is it just another hoop to jump through? Let’s be honest—many schools use these professional development sessions as a way to check boxes, not to truly support teachers. Some insiders say that attending every training doesn’t guarantee anything; it’s all about politics and who you know. Others claim that skipping out could be a black mark on your record. What do you think? Are these trainings just a way for administrators to control teachers, or do they really help with job security? Share your experiences below—let’s expose what’s really happening in our schools! #TeacherLife #EducationTruth #TenureStruggles #RealTalk #SchoolPolitics #Education