The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession

Alexandra Robbins follows three dedicated teachers—Penny, a southern middle school math teacher facing a toxic staff clique; Miguel, a special education teacher advocating for his students; and Rebecca, an East Coast elementary teacher struggling with work-life balance—through a pivotal year in their classrooms.

Interwoven with their personal stories are hard-hitting essays on critical issues like school violence, parent behavior, inadequate resources, the myth of teacher burnout, and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact, calling for greater support for this essential profession.