Don't Let Turkey Day Turn into a Teaching Adieu: A Lighthearted Guide to Surviving Your First Year as an Educator

According to a study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics, a staggering 44% of teachers leave the profession within the first five years. This alarming statistic can be particularly daunting for new teachers, who may be dealing with a variety of difficulties ranging from classroom management to curriculum implementation and even parent-teacher conferences that feel like interrogations.