In 2026, are you staying in teaching or jumping ship?

What was your best moment, professionally, of 2025?

Today's thought: "New year's resolution". Do you make them or not??

The end of break countdown is on. When does your school start up again? Are we all back on January 5th?

How many books do you think you read this past year? I know a shockingly large number of people didn't read a single book this past year. However, we're teachers, so we've had to have done… more

Good afternoon everyone!!! The perks of being a teacher are awesome!!!! Check this out:
Winter break
Spring break
Summer break
What else would you add to this list??

I had a similar experience. I somehow got meningitis and missed several months of school. I left detailed LPs, and that went great. The BIG issue I had was the sub didn't like the tables I fought … more

Hello! I've been a teacher for 9 years. I love teaching, I just don't love everything else. I've struggled a lot with work life balance. I gave all my time to my career, and my own kids a… more

Merry Christmas everyone!

What TV show/movie do think most accurately reflects real life as a teacher? I've honestly stayed away from watching most of them because I don't want my entertainment to remind me of my work,… more

What are you looking forward to the most for the winter break? Personally, I can't wait to enjoy some wine and binge watch all the shows I haven't had the time to get into.

I was written up because one of my coworkers decided to ask another coworker about this assistant whom she has issues with. I was just standing there on my phone and didn't say anything. But the principal tho… more

In light of the debate going on over on TikTok, let’s take a little poll. Do you buy Christmas gifts for your students?

Don't mind me, I'm just sitting here, jealous of all of you whose winter break started today. Our district has to go in on Monday until 11:00 a.m., what is even the point of that?

Good morning everyone!! It's the LAST Friday before Christmas 🎄!!!!! What's your current energy level??? Let's share below!!
Happy holidays and winter break!!!

What is the one practical, actionable strategy that has most effectively helped you prevent or manage burnout during the most demanding times of the school year?

IM SO COOOKEDDDDDD

Today's question: If you could be a principal for a day, what would you do for your teachers??

What do you do when you see a student crying in class? I had a student today who just shut down with head down, visibly upset, not responding when I checked in quietly. It was clear something was goin… more

I’d give anything for a day of training that actually applied to my classroom. Like something concrete, practical, and immediately usable. Instead, it’s always a slideshow full of buzzwords like rigor… more

Family is planning a family roadtrip to New York right after the New Years to live at a family relative’s house. That would be like two weeks away. I realized that tomorrow I’m calling out of work for… more

Today's laughter: Eating cookies are ok for breakfast in December! Truth or not??

Today's questions: What's your to go plan for these last 2 weeks of school with your students?? Are you having a spirit filled week?? Movie day?? Pj's day??

Today's question: Do you still give hand written holiday cards??

Today's question: When is your official winter break?? Be sure to enjoy every minute of it!!!

Not sure if I posted this here but it bears being said: teachers, if you go on leave (like actual leave, not just “gone for a few days”), then all due respect, you don’t get to complain about what did… more

To the…special…partner in my cohort that took it upon herself to tell me “I can’t help you because I’m beyond stressed” regarding our GROUP assignment….all due respect, what do you think a group assig… more

What’s the one thing you’ve tried as a teacher that you’ll never do again? For me, it’s group projects with shared grades. I thought it would build collaboration and accountability, but it turned into… more