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

Hi! If teaching was a song for this month, it would be.......let's spread some holiday cheers around and name your favorite song!!!

Hi! It's that time of the year again! Ugly Christmas sweater events!! Do you think it's a fashion statement or fashion crime?? Let's share as we get festive!!

Do you ever get a case of imposter syndrome. I am endorsed to teach math, science social studies, and though some errors in this post might make you doubt, English as well. However, they keep giving m… more

What do you wish we'd teach in schools, but we're not allowed to?

How much snowfall does it take for your district to cancel school?

Ok! Thanksgiving is officially over. How sad!!! But now, on to the next exciting couple of holidays!!! Let's do our school count down to the next break from school!!! Yay!!!

The U of OK has suspended a TA as a student challenged her grade of zero on a Psychology essay on the basis that it’s her beliefs being judged. There are links to the assignment and what she wrote in the … more

They canceled in person classes for tomorrow because of the snow. Fine, but they want us to do e-learning with the kids. Which I wouldn't mind if that meant they would count tomorrow as a school d… more

How much teaching do you really think you'll get done between now and Christmas break? I have a large lesson plan I need to get through, but I know it will be a struggle to get these kids to care … more

Did you do the whole Black Friday thing, or did you skip it? Personally, I feel like Black Friday isn't what it used to be.

When are you planning to stop teaching students about pennies? Since we're not making them anymore, should I just skip teaching about single cents and jump straight to nickels?

FYI- thought I’d share

“The future is already here: AI and education in 2025

“Artificial intelligence can summarize text, find bugs in code, and create images. It can even record and summarize panels at a conference.* … more

Recent Chicago Public Schools (CPS) watchdog reports have highlighted significant issues, including wasteful and potentially fraudulent travel expenses, with spending doubling between 2019 and 2024. The Inspector Gen… more

What's your week look like? We go to school Monday, Tuesday, and have a half day on Wednesday. But the other districts around us are getting the entire week off.

Full List Of Degrees No Longer Considered Professional - education, nursing …..etc
Thoughts?

‘Professional’ By Trump’s Education Department’
Authored by: Naman Trivedi
Updated Nov 22, 2025, 00:31 IST
The Trump ad… more

The week before Thanksgiving: "this has been a long year"!!! 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 how are things with you and your students???

Hello!!! We can thank someone for a tiny thing that brightened your day. What tiny thing changed your mood today? Did someone's kindness, humor, or patience leave a lasting impact?
Let them know i… more

Last week a kid told me I look like someone who drinks tea and watches murder shows. I don’t even know what that means, but it felt weirdly accurate. What’s your favorite strange-but-wholesome complim… more

No matter how much I prep on Friday I still get that anxious pit in my stomach every Sunday afternoon. It’s like my brain knows Monday is coming and decides to go full existential crisis mode. I love … more

Today's question: If you could change one thing in teaching to make it easier, what would it be and why??? Let's share out!!!

Today's question: What's an idea/concept traditional schools need to retire?? Let's get this ball rolling!!

The countdown has begun!!!! Whose excited for the upcoming Thanksgiving break?? Please share your happy thoughts!!!!

What’s your go-to filler activity when a lesson wraps up too early? I try to plan down to the minute, but sometimes something just clicks faster than expected and suddenly I’ve got 10 minutes to fill … more

Is this what schools will be dealing with in the future? And 3D gun sales too. Anyone face this yet w a student in your class?

New artificial intelligence law used to charge middle school student who allegedly sh… more

Do you think k-12 teachers/counselors/ancillary staff etc should get government immunity? For clarity the goal of government immunity is to allow public school professional staff to perform their duties fo… more

What does your school do to incentivize getting good grades? Many students in our district want to “just pass” if they even try for that level.

Supreme Court refuses take up marriage equality act otherwise known as the Gay marriage act. This is a true victory for America!

Is it just me, or are we giving too much grace these days? I want to be empathetic. Really, I do. Kids are going through a lot, and I understand that deadlines aren’t always top priority. But I’m gett… more