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Have you ever been officially “displaced”? What does that mean in your district? Here it means they owe nonprobationary teacher a job for 1 calendar year if yours was reduced and you weren’t hired for… more

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Is there a good change in APS with the leadership shift? 🤞🏽

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Does anyone know if the Colorado STEM academy is a nice place to work at?

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How many teachers on here from cherry creek schools?!?!?

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What's the best gift you've ever received?

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What's the best book you've read in the last year?

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Have you made the transition to a different teaching job mid-year? Any tips for coming into a new classroom part way through the year?

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Do you have a classroom job chart? What are some of the jobs you give to your students?

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Describe your week in emojis.

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I want to create a meaningful bulliten board my students will interact with, not just look cute. Any ideas?

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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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I just moved from a charter school to a public school, and I'm honestly a little confused about how to make the best use of my union. I'd love feedback!

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Poor leadership experiences?
Five years ago I was hired to teach English at TRHS and when the principal extended the offer, she said, "I don't really want to hire you."
It was all downhill from there… more

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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 love wearing graphic tees - the punnier and cornier the better. Anyone else? What are you favorite shops for shirts with funny quotes for the classroom?

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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?

What are your favorite news resources for middle school students?

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Does anyone tutor on the side? What do you typically charge for an hour?

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

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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.

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I teach first grade and our school is thinking about 40 minute skill-based “flooding” groups instead of in-class guided reading groups/rotations with our own classroom of kids. I have mixed feelings … more

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Anyone know anything about overages ? I have 6 kids in my class and afraid they’re going to place me somewhere else

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Has anyone made the leap from in-person instruction to virtual school? Do you regret anything?

What social-emotional curriculum is your district using?

Does your school offer breakfast? Is it served before school or at the beginning of the school day?

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What did the hiring process look like at your school?

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

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Are you guarenteed a salary step increase every year?

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Where are my fellow book lovers? Share your summer reading recommendations.

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What's a phrase I can use instead of "just try your best" I have a kiddo who struggles in my math class, and I really believe they are trying their best when they come to me confused.

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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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One thing I appreciate about my school is ______.

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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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What's one piece of advice that's changed the way you teach?

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Where is your summer happy place?

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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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