Teachers

I was pulled out of class regularly for workbooks and arts and crafts as a kid,
When I was in 3rd grade many years ago, I remember I was frequently pulled out of class by some kind of support staff wo… more

I've worked at Harmony Public School, HSI Fort Worth, for three years, and I absolutely loved it here. We have a pretty decent budget, the kids are always coming up with creative solutions and pro… more

I've worked at Harmony Public School, HSI Fort Worth, for three years, and I absolutely loved it here. We have a pretty decent budget, the kids are always coming up with creative solutions and pro… more

I keep spending way too long on each writing paper I am grading because I want to give real feedback, but it’s bleeding into my evenings and I’m starting to dread it. I know I’m probably overdoing it, I just don’… more

Have you ever taken a job that is against your values but you did it for the money? I'm considering shifting to the private sector but I am not sure I could take working for a corporation. I feel … more

The kids were out at recess today and I didn't have to go out with them. I was planning on catching up on paperwork but I kept dozing off. I was out of caffeine so I just grabbed my jacket and too… more

I went old school in class. Apparently I "triggered" some of the offenders by writing their names on the board and putting check marks next to the ones who weren't acting right.

One girl was begging me to take h… more

Due to the high number of absences so far; and the fact that our snow days were actually snow days, we get to end on June 9 instead of the 5th. Any additional days with less than 70% in attendance, I … more

I have been a para professional at a school while I finish the school year with them. I got my degree in special education in December. I can’t wait to be apart of a school soon.

Earlier this week, my school admin announced a policy that teachers are no longer permitted to input a grade below 70 for any assignment for the rest of the year. They are saying that this requirement… more

A colleague of mine suggested that desks as furniture in classrooms is antiquated. I couldn't agree more! Lets come up with more creative seating arrangements for kids. Better yet let's get th… more

I have a group of students that consistently waste time in class when they’re given work time. Today I told them that if they waste our class time that I would waste their time and have them owe reces… more

Honestly. When did school become glorified daycare? Some of these kids' parents obviously don't care and it is not really motivating me to care either. Of course I'm going to keep trying b… more

I have an interview tomorrow and I don't feel very prepared, at all. It has been years since my last one and I'm afraid of it going dismally! Luckily in education its not as bad as corporate A… more

Does anyone else use a random roller to cold call students, or is it just me?
I started doing this a month ago because I was tired of the same five hands going up every single time. I opened a dice roller online o… more

Why do so many teachers keep the lights off and have a few small lamps or rope lights strung up? How are students expected to see what they are reading and writing? It gives the room a night like atm… more

Teachers who finally quit after burn out. What did you transition into ??

If you work in a district that has cameras in classrooms, what has been your experience?

If you are a parent, how do/would you feel about surveillance in your child’s class?

I am rather confident in my … more

Why are students leaving public schools?

This question came up because the school district I work for announced an enrollment decline. They also announced that they may have to cut positions to accommodate the enr… more

Is anyone else's classroom sizes getting out of control? I have 29 kids in my class with one aide. 12 of these kids need extra assistance, and the resources I have for them are limited.

Returning from a break is hard sometimes because the students tell me about all the places their parents took them - meanwhile it took everything I had just to catch up on cleaning my house and yard w… more

Are you allowing yourself to get roped into teaching summer school this year? Or, are you standing your ground and refusing?

Had a raffle at a teacher appreciation party. It was frustrating because some people one two prizes and some won none! I just feel like if youre in charge of something like that you have to make sure … more

I've watched a student’s teeth get worse and and worse as the year has gone on. He has significant dark staining all through the middle of his front teeth. It's 3rd grade so some of this teeth are still b… more

I have 3 young kids at home now and I'm still working. In my district, they offer the option to take a one year sabbatical with the ability to return to work afterwards, though I would probably lo… more

I started my day with . . . How did your day start today? Positive or negative?
Teachers can face crazy situations before it's even 8 am. What a surprising way your day started? I'll start: I … more

My inner introvert always panics when I'm invited to social gatherings, especially on weeknights when I know I'm getting up the next day. However almost 99% of the time I'm so glad I go be… more

Spring Break this week for me and its been so nice! My husband came in with a hot take Monday morning though when he realized our oldest wasn't going to PreK at all this week. He said that since o… more

Students are only with us 6-7 hours a day. There’s only so much we can do, or undo in that time. Our job is also made much harder when parents bend over backwards to excuse their child’s behavior or w… more

Do introverted teachers have trouble more in the career?

But I heard teaching is a great career path if you are an extrovert. I am an introvert and find it has an impact in certain parts of my work.

D… more

We return from spring break tomorrow and it's honestly taking everything in my soul to return tomorrow.
It is my first year teaching grade 6 and all my love of it has already been taken away and I… more

Are you getting tomorrow off or are you being forced to work the day after Easter?

What is the most important thing to do first when your security and safety is being threatened

How are you guys handling bullying in your classrooms? I swear, there are always some issues with bullies, but this year, it's a whole other level.

Did you always want to be a teacher, or did you just fall into it? I earned a B.A. in History, and couldn't find a job, so I just went back to school to get my teaching certification.

Why would anyone be upset about parents sticking AirTags on their kids? Did you see that video of the principal crashing out about AirTags? Like it affects her in any way.

As a practicng Catholic and a former Catholic school teacher, don't sweat the details of Roman Catholic dogma. One doesn't have to agree to entire concepts to present them. I doubt that you will be teach… more