Teachers

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

I just had my formal observation and my admin gave me a Developing in engagement because two kids were looking at their shoes during the hook. I’ve been teaching for a decade and have some of the high… more

If you see a student or a parent out in public, what do you do? I try to turn the other way or even hide if I think they haven't seen me. I hate getting sucked into an awkward conversation outside… more

Does anyone ever feel like they need to wear an adult diaper while teaching? I'm about seven months pregnant, and I can't take bathroom breaks as often as I need to. So, I've started weari… more

I'm considering making the shift from public education to private. It's a catholic school, and I'm not religious, so I would just have to play along during weekly mass and stuff. The money… more

What's your policy on letting students have those fidget toys in class? I can't decide if they will help kids focus better or will be more trouble than they're worth.

I’m a SPED teacher in Seattle making $72k, which sounds like a lot until you see my $2,200 rent for a studio apartment. I love the PNW, but I’m considering moving to a lower COL state just so I can ma… more

How do you all encourage your students to actually do their homework these days? I can't believe the number of kids who just... don't bother and don't care now. It's definitely a lot m… more

How do you handle students using their cellphones during class? Like, when they're not disturbing anyone else, and it looks like they're just checking their phones real quick. Do you take it o… more

Is it too early to be counting the days until summer break?

What do you have planned for your break?

As a full-time doctoral candidate, I try to volunteer or observe high school math classes as much as possible; to stay grounded and remind myself of the good that happens in school. Let's talk abo… more

How long is your spring break? We usually only get two and a half days for our break, but this year, we're actually getting the full week before Easter off. Pretty sweet.

How are you keeping your students' attention? I swear, these kids are incapable of paying attention for more than a few seconds at a time. How are we supposed to teach them?

I have a student who is perfectly behaved, does all the work, and gets straight As, but they've barely spoken a single word in class for six months. I’m worried they’re falling through the cracks.… more

How do you all celebrate St. Paddy's Day in the classroom, if you do at all? I handed out green necklaces, hats, rings, and did a mini-scavenger hunt for a pot of gold.

My school just implemented a strict no jeans policy, even on Fridays, unless we pay $5 to a charity fund. 🙄 I find it hilarious that they think a pair of dark denim prevents me from teaching Algebra … more

What's your biggest pet peeve when it comes to your classroom?

Hii teacher friends! This is my story. I am due to finish up my masters in special education in the fall semester of 2026; is there any districts in the Sterling Heights Michigan area that will pay wh… more

Are you giving homework over Spring Break or letting the kids enjoy the time off?

Good evening, everyone! I’m retiring in the next couple of years from a great teaching career (high school). Today, (Carpe Diem) I want to enjoy the time that is left, and hope the students can enjoy … more

I had a meeting today. Supposedly I was target of having classroom management problems. My director said that no one wants to come to my classroom because of the kids. Hitting each other and don’t wan… more

How early should I give notice? I've decided I'm not coming back next year.

How do you all manage being out? I have a 102-degree fever and a chest cold, but I’m currently sitting upright in bed writing sub plans because it’s easier than actually being sick. The amount of work… more

I’m a first-year teacher, and I’m drowning while everyone else is doing synchronized swimming. My mentor is nice, but she keeps saying it gets easier, which doesn't really help when I have a lesso… more

I received a three-page email at 11:30 PM last night from a parent complaining that their child’s 98% should be a 100% because of effort. I’ve decided not to respond until tomorrow to set a boundary, … more

Do you use your real identity for your social media profiles? I use an alias; I don't want students, or worse, their parents, finding my profiles.

What kind of career opportunities would a PhD open up?

Who's ready to lose an hour this weekend? Why are we still doing this?

Just had my evaluation, does anyone else break into cold sweats right before?

Any tips? I applied to a job through an agency. Right now I am waiting to have my interview date set up. The location I want to work was picked. The agency called me yesterday about where I want to wo… more

Does anyone have a lead for teaching in South Broward without a teaching certificate (like at a private school) or tutoring in Hallandale Beach?

My principal pulled me aside and suggested I start my admin credentials because they see leadership potential in me. The pay bump would be life-changing, but I’m worried I’ll miss the actual teaching … more

This might have asked before, but do your students have open use of headphones in class ? (obviously not during teacher instruction or partner /group work /whole group discussions. During independent… more

I realized today that I haven't sat down to eat a meal without staring at a grading portal or supervising a hallway in three years. I tried to actually leave the building for twenty minutes today … more

Anyone else dealing with some serious burnout? I'm over here, praying for snow just to get a day off to sleep.

Has anyone ever had a year where your health insurance costs increased so much that your take home pay actually went down compared to the year before? My husband is on my insurance and we haven’t gott… more

Can we stop it with little girls wearing fake nails? I wish my school would ban them. I have about a dozen female students at any given moment who can't perform basic functions, like zip their own… more