How I Found Leadership Without Leaving the Classroom - EdSurge News

Leadership Beyond the Classroom

Many educators face a dilemma: the desire for growth and new experiences versus the commitment to their classroom role. The drive to learn, improve, and increase earning potential can lead to a crossroads, where they must decide whether to leave the classroom for administrative, curriculum, or academic positions.

This internal conflict is exacerbated by the perception that staying in the classroom means being "just a teacher," while pursuing other opportunities can be seen as a more advanced career path.

Should we leave the classroom to take a job in administration, at a curriculum company, or into higher education and academia, or should we stay in our classrooms?

The author acknowledges that the decision to leave or stay is a personal one, and that pursuing new opportunities is a natural part of human nature.

Author's summary: Educators face a dilemma in seeking growth and new experiences.

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EdSurge EdSurge — 2025-10-15

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