Kyle Schwartz , a third-grade teacher in Denver , Colorado , devised a new lesson plan six years ago . Hoping to learn about her students ' struggles outside the classroom , Schwartz had them answer the question ' I wish my teacher knew ... ' After posting some of the affecting responses on Twitter , teachers across the nation started trying out the lesson and posted their own responses .
Kyle Schwartz , a third-grade teacher in Denver , Colorado , devised a new lesson plan last month . Hoping to learn about her students ' struggles outside the classroom , Schwartz had them answer the question ' I wish my teacher knew ... ' After posting some of the affecting responses on Twitter , teachers across the nation started trying out the lesson and posted their own responses .