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What changes when educators stop whispering their stories and start saying them out loud? We went live to introduce Voices of Education, a new anthology that brings together teachers, advisors, and leaders across K–12 and higher ed to tell the truth about classroom life—mentors who saw more in us, rookie mistakes that taught the real lessons, and the quiet breakthroughs that keep us going.

We kick off with gratitude and a clear mission: give educators a platform to be seen and heard. Anthony Brown shares how he wrote from a place of responsibility and thanks, honoring the people who pushed him to claim his calling—then reveals a personal transformation that reframed his purpose. A higher ed advisor draws on her first‑gen story to guide new students through the maze of college choices, while a social studies powerhouse shows how a Black history teacher made the past feel urgent and alive. And when K rystal opens up about leaving the classroom to run a restaurant, the conversation reframes “leaving” as another way to teach—through leadership, jobs, and community care.

Midway, we ask everyone to capture the power of education in a single word. The responses—empowered, knowledgeable, full of possibilities, transformative, powerful, and liberating—anchor a bigger theme: learning frees people. These aren’t slogans; they’re lived moments, like an elementary teacher who chose discipline as love or an assistant principal who bridged a hesitant student to college. Along the way, we highlight HBCU advocacy, culturally responsive teaching, first‑generation support, classroom management, and the real work of coaching, STEM entrepreneurship, and National Board Certification.

If you’re a new teacher, you’ll find guidance and solidarity. If you’re a veteran, you’ll feel your influence honored. If you’re pivoting careers, you’ll see how purpose travels with you. Grab Voices of Education through the authors to support them directly, share the teacher who changed you, and join us at our upcoming gala book signing. Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this along to someone who needs a reminder that their story still matters.

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