Teachers have a responsibility to care for students and to create an environment where students feel cared for. However, as Peter Clyde Martin explains, that care comes with boundaries. To care for students, teachers need to also learn how to care for themselves. Teacher educators and school leaders need to encourage teachers to practice self-care and to support educators in setting boundaries to protect their own well-being.
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