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Does your district allow for sped accommodations on benchmark assessments?

We only been in school seven days and have four incidents with students. I am ready to throw in the towel already.

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

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

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Is student performance tied to your evaluation?

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I’m switching over to middle school; any new technology I should use, know about, lesson plans, stories, or great textbook info. Thks.

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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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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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Phew! Our last day was June 27th. I went to Target yesterday and saw back to schoool displays. Too soon! LOL

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Is your school starting before or after Labor Day?

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My summer happy place is ______.

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Do you publish studetns' work online? What's your go-to site?

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What's a piece of school office equipment that gives you nightmares? Does anyone remember/use the machine for comb binders? I'm still terrified by that thing!

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

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I'm thinking about starting a side hustle as a tutor this summer. How did you find students and what do you charge?

I will be teaching 4th grade social studies this year. Does anyone have any good resources to suggest? My school has no textbooks and I am looking for suggestions.

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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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Just found out I'll be going from 2nd grade to preschool next year. I'm excited, but nervous. Is anyone else making a big shift next year?

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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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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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If I wasn't a teacher, I'd want to be a _________.

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What show is your guilty pleasure? I've been secretly binging Selling Sunset in my freetime.

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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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Our last day is June 27th. I can already feel my student's motivation slipping. How do you keep your students motivated through the end of the year?

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Has anyone made the move to becoming a virtual teacher for your school? How is it going?

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When is your last day of school?

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Do you feel motivated by awards like "teacher of the year?"

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Do you feel supported by your administator? I usually do, but this year with the shortage of teachers/subs taking time off was really difficult. I could tell he was upset when I requested time off.

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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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Do you work over the summer, or do you take time for yourself?

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What's the most memorable thing that happend in your classroom this year?

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Do you provide a summer learning packet for students? What do you usually add to it?

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I'm a huge book lover, and I'm starting to build my summer reading list. Any recommendations?

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Does your school place a limit on the number of copies you can make?

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West Jasper School District in Mississippi. It amazes me that Mississippi is still such a racist state. Our children are marrying one another, creating a whole new race. Better learn to love others … more

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Did you receive anything for teacher appreciation week?

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Are there restrictions on what appliances you can have in your classroom? Sad I won't be able to have my mini fridge in the fall.

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