You can agree or disagree with Teachers United but they speak up and use their voice. Take a look at this interview with one of the founders and you’ll have your own thoughts on their stands. Such disagreement is bound to happen as teachers begin to get more involved in public discussions on education. That’s just a reality when there’s real public debate on issues.

But if you don’t want to go that route, it’s valuable to simply tell the story of the meaningful and productive moments in your classroom. Without that understanding, the public will never be able to thoughtfully evaluate the policy debates as they rage.