4 Metaphors for Teachers, Metaphor 2: Investors

Stephan Gingerich November 9, 2023

Teachers expend hours of effort, but the payback for this work is not instantly evident. The time and emotional energy you invest today do not come with guaranteed returns. Still, says Stephan, investing in students is a risk worth taking. 

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