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My students always want to share what they did/gifts they received over break. I love hearing their stories, but this is a really difficult time of year for some. How can I make sure everyone feels in… more

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

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How do you make sure other holidays are equally celebrated in your school at this time of year?

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How long have you worked at your current school?

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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'm on FMLA, and I return to my classroom October 1st. How can I set my sub and students up for success at the beginning of the year?

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

Do you still teach your students to use a planner? Or do you teach them to use a digital tool like Google Calendar?

I'm a first year teacher, how much time should I plan setting up my classroom to take me?

How long has your principal been your principal? Does your school usually have a quick turnover of this position?

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Is student performance tied to your evaluation?

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New teacher here! What are some of your tips for a smooth first day?

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Do you find most of your friends outside of school are teachers? I realized I only have one teacher friend outside of my school network.

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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

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I'm deeply concerned about states that are lowering the requirements for certification to fix the shortage. What are your thoughts?

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Are you guarenteed a salary step increase every year?

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Elementary teachers, do you teach all subjects, or do you have subject teachers? Ex. Second Grade EL, Second Grade Math, etc. I'm so used to teaching everything, but we're switching to a diffe… more

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What's your current favorite show to binge watch?

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How many students did you have in your class this year? I had 28 second graders. Whew!

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What's your go to summer cocktail or mocktail! I can't resist a mojito!

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What's your favorite summer hobby?

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I need to update my teacher wardrobe. Where do you find fun and professional clothes for teaching?

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How much time to you get at the beginning of the year to set-up your classroom?

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Does your school have metal detectors or other safety measures?

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Part of my overwhelming exhaustion is definitely the difficulty I have getting to and staying asleep. What has helped you? Hoping to try out different things the next 2 months and hopefully have some … more

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Anyone spend a lot of their summer just dreading the approaching fall? What has helped you practice mindfulness/living in the moment and manage anxiety?

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I just graduated with my teaching certificate! How did you decide your school was going to be a good fit for you?

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I have a very introverted 2nd grader. How to I help her feel comfortable with group work/participation?

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Do you spend time with your coworkers/princpal outside of work?

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What is your catchphrase? The one that you didn't realize you were saying it so much until your students pointed it out!

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Are you allowed to open windows in your classroom/building?

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This year has taught me ______.

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Summer's only a stretch away! What are everyone's plans?

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Does anyone work with a multi-grade classroom? We have a few Montessori classrooms in our district that combine grade-levels, and I would love to learn more.

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TEACHING TIP: Teachers, sometimes, your evaluation is not about you or your teaching ability. Sometimes, it reflects what your evaluator does and does not know.

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Any suggestions for low maintenance classroom plants? My room faces south, so we don't get a lot of direct sunlight.

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What technology is available to your students on a daily basis?

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I'm thinking about working for some extra cash this summer, but I don't want to teach summer school. Any suggestions?

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I'm a busy kindergarten teacher, and I need some comfortable shoe recommendations. Help!

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