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It was a pleasant middle school afternoon. Every student was working well, following directions, and expectations. Working on an ELA writing project with headphones in (I allow them to listen to music during independent work time).…

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I only have my B.A in History education and wrapping up to get my credentials. I was always told in my undergrad that doing a Masters or Doctorate program should only be done if you are serious about it and are commited to it.…

Usually, I'd give my kids multiple days on a long writing assignment, but I had to have it completed for the school by the end of October and tomorrow we have a field trip. I told them it was old school. 45 minutes to complete the task.…

I am in my 4th year teaching, 1st year at a new school. I’ve recently had a job opportunity that is incredible for me and my husband as we are wanting to start our family soon.. hybrid, pay raise, flexible PTO.…

I just need to vent for a minute because I am so incredibly frustrated with how educators are expected to operate. I've been carrying an overloaded teaching schedule since the beginning of the school year.…

We have pumpkin week this week of October and today the school got each class a pumpkin to scoop out the guts and carve or draw on. I chose to draw on ourselves cause im not trying to carve a pumpkin with a bunch of 3 year olds.…

So today it finally happened, my students all saw my secret folder. At the start of class I realized I had the wrong presentation open. I closed it and open my drive. In the short time it took me to find the right presentation they saw my folders. Mr.…

So that's it, after informing mum that he will have detention because of this, that was her email... She also said that we cannot judge kids' behavior using an adult's perspective. What the hell? I honestly don't know what to do.…

Our school has new admin since last year. We now have monthly grade level and SPED team meetings an hour after school. Those of us who are SPED are the only ones (besides admin of course) who have to double up.…

I played a Kahoot called “Are you smarter than a 5th graders?” with a class of 33 8th graders today. I teach in the US. The kids took the game very seriously — snacks were on the line.…

For other veteran teachers out there: do any of you go year after year with an aching feeling in the back of your mind that you’re just not good at your job?…

Guys this week is almost over! Between spirit week, red ribbon week, the hunters Moon, mercury in retrograde, we just have one more day where we all get to do the fun Halloween stuff, and then these kids get to go have so much candy, and then their…

I’ve been working at this school for not even a full year and it genuinely seems like one of my co-workers just doesn’t like me. I don’t know what I did but it’s been from day one.…

Students and parents are NOT customers. They are employees. They are there to do a job. Students' job is to learn to the best of their abilities. Parents' job is to support the student so they are successful.…

Hey all, 3rd grade teacher here. I was out for a few days so had a substitute. This afternoon I got an email from a child's mom. I will paraphrase it. She says her child asked multiple times to go to the bathroom and was told to wait each time.…

I happened to be scrolling and saw a news broadcast from East Pike Elementary. The parents are meeting to discuss the behaviors in the classroom. I have always said once parents start speaking out things might change!…

Student (junior) comes in. How can I raise my grade? I don’t know, I don’t have your grade memorized. Well what work can I do? I don’t know. If I don’t have your grade memorized, I also wouldn’t have what work you’re missing memorized. (Looks up grades).…

A middle school student came to me today concerned about her “failing” grade. I was confused: while I didn’t know her grade off the top of my head, I was sure they weren’t anywhere near failing. So I look up their grade and it is comfortably at a B.…

I literally have the cheat sheet in my hand that matches the student’s handwriting perfectly. Student said she didn’t write it, and parent believes student because “I know when my kid is lying.” (My favorite phrase, btw) Admin won’t take a side because…