Civic Literacies: Staying True to Our Beliefs in Trying Times: Navigating Strict Mandates and Policies as an Early Career Teacher | Synapse
March 18, 2026
Civic Literacies: Staying True to Our Beliefs in Trying Times: Navigating Strict Mandates and Policies as an Early Career Teacher
Key Points
The aim is to examine the experiences of early career teachers navigating strict mandates and policies.
Conducted interviews with first-year teachers
Analyzed their perspectives on curriculum development
Explored their experiences with student engagement
Highlighted the joys of teaching despite challenges
Identified a strong need for curriculums focused on student growth
Emphasized the importance of engagement in the learning process
Abstract
This interview not only highlights the joys of a first-year teacher, it also extols the need for developing a curriculum focusing on student growth and engagement.