Stop Making Teachers Submit Lesson Plans! This archaic practice wastes time, erodes trust, and detracts from what really matters.

The article argues against the requirement for teachers to submit detailed lesson plans in advance, emphasizing that this practice is outdated, inefficient, and undermines teacher autonomy. Topics discussed include the challenges of rigid lesson planning in dynamic classroom environments, the impact on teacher morale and agency, and alternative approaches such as unit planning and collaborative curriculum design.