Teachers

A private school charging about $40,000 per year is opening in Edmond, Oklahoma this August that replaces most traditional classroom instruction with AI-powered learning software. Students spend rough… more

I have my concerns about AI, just like everyone else. But someone today brought up an interesting point. We've already been living with AI, just without realizing it for many years. Whether it is … more

What is something that may cost a lot of money but would be an amazing addition to your school? I have often thought that a large greenhouse where students could learn more about plants could be a won… more

I TEACH my students how to take notes. I go over it extensively in class and even take notes”live notes” along with my students. I believe this is invaluable.

But about half of my students have an IEP that c… more

My principal uses AI for EVERYTHING. All fliers/notices that go out to staff and parents are all AI.
Every year the school has a different theme for the year and they sell shirts and all the staff get … more

The worst kind of bullying happens when there is a kid with terrible social skills. My first year, I had a student who would make social mistakes and refuse to learn from them. His parents would sing his praises … more

Our district school board is doing a study on whether our high schools should be 9th-12th grade or if they should continue to be 10-12th grade. I feel like 9th graders get left behind more in this sit… more

When/how do you start preparing material for the upcoming school year? Do you start prepping things slowly, maybe a few hours a week leading up to the school year, or do you wait until the week before… more

We are splitting into a new district and our new school board members, in my opinion, are making some mistakes on where they are allocating resources. Other than email them and express my opinion at b… more

What is something you are bringing to school this year that you didn't have with you last year? For me, I am considering buying one of those portable Air Fryers from Costco lol

It's back to school supply purchasing season! Do you make your parents buy generic supplies so they can go into a community pot? Or, do you let parents buy whatever supplies they want and let the … more

Who has published in peer reviewed journals? How did you do it?

Specifically looking at publishing action-research, research from your own school, and how you handled your institution not having an established IR… more

eacher Support &/or Advice
Putting together a kit of emergency supplies to keep in my classroom. This is specifically for myself, not my students. Looking for ideas that I may have missed. So far I’ve got:

- Ibuprofen, pep… more

I teach in a 70-year-old building and my classroom is pretty musty at times. The windows do not open so that doesn’t help. Any advice for something to help freshen it up that is: affordable to sustai… more

To be a good teacher, you have to keep learning even outside your field.

Seasoned teachers, be honest, is it only going to get worse?
I’m a first year teacher who committed to English education in 2019; only a few months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. This year has rocke… more

About 1 month left until I go back. Why oh why does summer break fly by so quickly?!

Which grade is hands down the best to teach? I feel like 3rd graders are simply the best. They're not too moody, they can all read/write, they really start developing a good sense of humor, etc. W… more

The school nurse used to check us religiously for lice and we also had eye/hearing exams.

I’ve had students come to school with lice or ring worm or chicken pox?!?! They’re allowed to stay because “there’s nothing… more

I remember when I was a kid that summers were 3 months long. I even went down a rabbit hole of googling school calendars from the early 2000s and every one that I found showed school going into the fi… more

Summers almost feel like a moon cycle to me. Up to the 4th of July, the summer is waxing, and it is glorious. Then the 4th comes, and its the full moon. Party is on! Then after the 4th, the summer feels like it i… more

What does my 3 year old have in common with 2nd graders? Both will tell me they don't have to use the bathroom before leaving the building, but then be hopping on one foot side to side clearly in … more

So, my district just announced that next year students can't bring Stanleys or other metal tumblers to school. They've been used in fights and to smuggle weapons, vapes, and alcohol into schools, they are… more

Today was my first day of work at my new job. I must say, it’s way different than what I had done before at my last job. Even though today was the first day,I am still figuring things out.

I tried to use some modern slang to build rapport with my seniors and I’ve never seen a group of people look more physically pained in my life. One girl told me, "Please don't do that again, … more

My second year of teaching I got so tired of my pencils not getting returned, or worse yet, broken. So now if a student needs a pencil? I need a shoe in return. If they break it, then they get their s… more

When do you start getting ready for a new school year? I usually start lesson planning in June, but I haven't had the energy to even think about next year.

Are you planning on banning your students from using AI this school year? Or, have you given up on that battle already?

What meal from your school's cafeteria do you actually enjoy eating?

Hi, I just graduated with a master's degree in early childhood education, and I have an ESL and LBS1 endorsement. I haven't had any luck landing any jobs in Chicago. Any tips?

I am exploring an idea for a learning companion that uses AI to make STEM more engaging for children.

Imagine a child pointing a phone or tablet at a tree, a butterfly, the Moon, or even a toy and instead of just identifying … more

Am I crazy for being floored by this? Our new principal told us (interview committee for a 3rd grade) that she wants to hire fresh out of college teachers who are moldable. 3 experienced teachers were passe… more

As we approach America's 250th Birthday, I wanted to pose a question to you all that I posed to my students a few months back. Do you think that today, America is the country that the founders envisioned?
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