Often we forget all that educators represent within our society, with the pandemic it seemed they would finally get the praise and support they deserve. Even if they did (which they did not), we would never be able to repay them for all they have given each of us. 

My life has been changed by educators- I think we all can confidently say that. While I know our education systems are not perfect here in America and are often a place that helps keep inequalities going but I am not taking that route and teachers are usually working within the many flawed systems we have. My first teacher is my mother who is working as an educator today, my sister is a teacher and many of my beloved friends are teachers or have been teachers. We consistently ask them to do more, be more, get more when they dont have the resources. We expect them to cover where parents can not. I thought it would get better through the pandemic and sadly was I wrong.