Stories

Quantum Narratives: Expanding the Dimensions of Educational Reflection

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As a special education administrator, I've often found that traditional methods of expressing the complexities, challenges, and triumphs of our field fall short. The multifaceted nature of our work — balancing empathy with policy, navigating diverse needs, and constantly adapting on the fly to new challenges — demands a new approach to storytelling.

 

Enter "Quantum Narratives."

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In this series, I invite you to join me on a journey beyond the boundaries of conventional educational writing. I feel like what is often missing in our work is connection. Teaching is so isolating sometimes — even when you have colleagues that you confide in. It is still a taboo concept that sometimes we feel defeated. And sometimes we feel relieved when half the class is out sick — not because we're heartless and hate our students, but because it gives us a day to breathe and really focus on the students who are present. The purpose of quantum narratives is to explore the complex and often conflicting emotions of being an educator.

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These narratives are more than just creative exercises. They're attempts to capture the essence of our experiences in education — the simultaneous joy and frustration, the ripple effects of small actions, the complex interplay of countless factors that shape our students' journeys.

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My goal is not just to entertain, although I hope these narratives will engage and intrigue you. Rather, I aim to provoke new ways of thinking about our field, to challenge our assumptions, and to discover fresh perspectives.

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Let's expand our minds together.

 

Megan Hsu, Quantum Narrator