When you sign a teaching contract, certain things are expected: lesson planning, grading, professional development, and student monitoring.
But there is an invisible workload that no contract mentions. It’s the mental map every teacher makes of their classroom, identifying the “safe” corners and the heavy furniture. It’s the split-second pause when a loud noise echoes in the hallway. It’s the weight of wondering if your students feel safe enough to learn, and the quiet, heavy realization that you are responsible for their lives in ways you were never trained for.
This emotional labor isn’t part of the curriculum, yet it is a constant presence in every school in America. At Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, we believe that educators should be able to focus on teaching, not the logistics of survival.
Your donation fuels our work to ensure teachers are seen as stakeholders, not just shields. We are building a movement that demands a seat at the table so that “safety” becomes a shared reality, not an invisible workload carried by teachers alone.
Thank you for recognizing the work that goes on behind the classroom door.
In solidarity,
Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
All donations to Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax-deductible. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you!
