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very hard working and motivated. looking for long term and immediate employment.

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Does anyone know how the Long Term Sub insurance (Cobra) compares to PEIA?

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Do you still work with students on using planners? Or have you switched to Goo

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Do you have a holiday party?

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What are your New Year's resolutions for 2023? I'm working on managing my stress level and being more organized.

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Do you get your principal a holiday gift?

Who was your favorite teacher and why?

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I've been tasked with coming up with an activity for our upcoming pep rally? Does anyone have suggestions?

I have a student who doesn't seem challenged in my class, but she's not quite ready to skip a grade level. How do I challenge her while working with other students in my class?

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How long have you worked at your current school?

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Do you get an "allowance" for professional development every year? What does your school cover when it comes to PD expenses?

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Do you think it would be beneficial to a 4 day school week with one full day of prep for teachers? Our Pre-K programs run this way, and I would be interested to see what this looks like with other gra… more

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Is anyone else experiencing particularly low attendance this year?

What clubs and activities were you involved in when you were a student?

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My lunctime and prep time are constantly being taken away, so I can sub in another classroom. I don't mind at all helping out from time to time, but it's everyday. Help!

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How long would you be willing to commute for a great teaching job?

Even though masking is no longer a requirement, do you still find most of the children in your classroom are coming to school with masks?

Does your classroom receive regular coaching? How often does your instructional coach visit?

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The best part of my day is _____.

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Do you regularly attend school board meetings, or do you only attend if something directly affects your work?

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Our district's overall enrollment is down 27% this year. Is anyone else experiencing this? Do you think it's because more families are choosing virtual learning?

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Is your school offering anything for oversized classes? We're getting a stipend, $1000 extra per year per child over our target class size.

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I'm back to in-person learning, and I'm noticing my elementary kiddos are so much faster at completing work on the computer. I want to use technology, but I also want to make sure they're … more

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How do you work with a parent who doesn't like the curriculum your school is using?

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Best tips for teaching tedious texts like Shakespeare, The Illiad, etc.? My students and I are suffering with a long road ahead LOL

I was asked to present a PD at our next PD Day on Literacy. It's my first presentation, and I'm nervous. Any advice?

Do you use a seating chart, or do you let students choose where to sit?

How much did you receive for classroom supplies this year. I just found out I have $460, that's more than I've ever had.

Do you leave campus for lunch or eat at school?

Is anyone else teaching in a school without air? What are some ways you keep your classroom cool?

Does anyone else get overly excited about their first day of school outfit?

How are you spending the last few weeks of summer?

What are your favorite easy teacher lunches?

Does anyone have flexible seating in their classroom? What kind of furniture do you have?

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How much money do you estimate that you spend a year on classroom supplies?

Anybody else annoyed with the absence of classes and wveis 2.0

Who are your favorite teacher influencers or education related accounts to follow online?

What is one school rule you wish you could change?

It's my fourth year of teaching, and I'm moving from a charter school to a public school. They put me as a step 2 for my salary offer. Have you ever negotiated a higher salary? I'd love so… more

Do you continue to have concerns about learning loss from virtual learning? I was encouraged to move children on to the next grade, and I'm so worried they will fall further and further behind.

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