#IWishMyTeacherKnew has gone viral on Twitter. Tweets from as far away as Australia are discussing the oblique writing assignment as a way for teachers to connect with their youngest pupils. Although some were heartbreaking, such
apper amp_ad_1 ampforwp-incontent-custom-banner ampforwp-incontent-ad2">The teacher who originally posted the tweets, Kyle Schwartz of Denver, has even appeared on the Today Show. For those who want to donate to teachers, she recommends DonorsChoose.org and selecting a class to donate to.
Below is a selection of responses to the hashtag.