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The Hidden Cost of Talent Hoarding in Schools: A Silent Crisis Impacting Educators

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  Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, talent is the most vital resource. Educators drive innovation, shape the future, and foster young minds. However, a concerning and often unspoken trend within schools is stifling this potential Talent Hoarding. This practice, where leadership or administrators intentionally retain high-performing staff in specific roles or limit their professional growth to maintain institutional stability or personal control, has become a silent crisis in educational institutions. While it may appear as a strategy for continuity, the long-term consequences of talent hoarding are profound. It affects not only the personal and professional development of educators but also the overall health, creativity, and progressiveness of the school environment. What is Talent Hoarding? Talent hoarding refers to the practice of restricting the mobility, visibility, or upward movement of talented educators to keep them confined within certain roles o...
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7 Interesting Ways To Deal With ADHD Students In The Classroom

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  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common brain disorder observed in most elementary school students which affects how Za student pays attention, sits still, and controls the behavior.  As a teacher we normally come across students who are easily distracted, doesn't follow directions or finish tasks, doesn't seem to be listening, doesn't pay attention, makes careless mistakes, forgets about daily activities, has problems organizing daily tasks, doesn’t like to do things that require sitting still, often loses things, tends to daydream, has trouble playing quietly, doesn't like to be seated, is always moving, such as running or climbing on things, talks excessively, has trouble waiting for their turn, blurts out answers, interrupts others and many more of such kind. These are the basic characteristic features of an ADHD child.  Though there is no medical treatment for this neurological disorder to cure it completely, the extra support, love and care ...
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