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Dear Educators: As You Advocate for Students in 2025, Don’t Forget to Advocate for Yourself
Article provided by Michael Kaufman Are you the teacher who refuses to give up until your student masters a tricky concept? In 2025, the world needs your dedication more than ever, but I’m here to remind you: while you fight for others, don’t forget to fight for yourself. As someone who started as a social worker and eventually transitioned into three CEO roles at education-nonprofits, I know how easy it is to pour everything into the people you serve. But I also know how important it is to advocate for your own career advancement. Helping professionals like us have the passion, purpose, and skills to lead—we just need to believe…


