Women in Education & Teaching

What are your plans for Thanksgiving/break? What are you most looking forward to?

Do you guys get anything for your students for the holidays? I've often scoured some places on black friday for little trinkets and things to give out, but I'm not sure that's even very ap… more

Does anyone actually go out for Black Friday anymore? The crowds scare me. I’d rather look for deals online lol

I am wanting to have time off and to myself to regroup this week, but then I am the one in the kitchen making all the thanksgiving meals for my husband and in-laws and I also love doing that, and I do… more

How do you build community in your school? Looking for examples.

Has anyone transitioned out of teaching? How did you know it was time?

Thanksgiving. What are your plans?

What is something you'd say to your school's principal if it wouldn't get you fired and they would actively pay attention?

My mental health is hanging on the edge. I just don’t know what to do.

The admin has been sending out emails lately that sound like they are scripted by ChatGPT and this starts my panic all over again that no one will even know how to speak to each other soon enough, let… more

How do you approach holidays with the diversity of student beliefs?

Totally random but has anyone watched The Good Wife? I started it earlier this week and I’m kind of obsessed!

What would you change at work if you could?

How do you stay motivated? Not necessarily at work, but when the work day ends.

What keeps you motivated during difficult times. I find that ability to teach itself is a strong motivator.

I am in a state where there is a teacher's union, however I have never been a part of it because of being in a charter and private school.

What are the pros/cons to being in a union?

I recently saw a post from someone saying after 10 years they were finally at their dream school and in their dream role.

I'm curious... can anyone else relate? At what year of the profession did y… more

We have a new sub and she's decided I'm her mentor, even when she's planning to sub for someone else. I guess she enjoyed taking over my class and did a fine job, but now it's awkward.… more

Hey Educators,
What are the softwares do you think are highly helpful for teaching and other day to day tasks.

How do you stay healthy during the school year? Looking for any tips and tricks 😊

I have a child in my class who clearly has special needs and I was not told about this or given any kind of note from the parents on their care. They have some behavioral and learning concerns but I t… more

Any results of the elections yesterday that we'd like to celebrate or discuss? Keep it civil please!

What's your relationship to nutrition while you're teaching? I get really healthy and good about meal prep in the summers and then find myself skipping meals or eating junk. I'm sure it… more

🌟 Calling all inspirational female teachers! 🌟

Let's celebrate our achievements in education. Share your proudest moment in the classroom that made a positive impact on your students' lives. 💪📚✨
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Have you or what do you think about leaving your current job to teach somewhere else part way through the year?

I feel that I rarely see much positive depiction of educators in media, especially women. Have you seen anything to the contrary recently?

How much homework are you giving these days? I'm still attached to a fairly old school approach, but with the internet, chatgpt and all that, I am wondering if it's even valuable.

Any Instructional Assistants out there? I just need to vent. I'm so tired of being treated as if my work ethics are not enough. I'm not important or what we do is not noticeable. I'm sure … more

This is a question for women in who were teachers and moved to administration roles: Did you find it difficult to move up into that role? My current principal said that he didn’t want to lose me becau… more

I'd like to get into administration, but I'm not sure how to do that from being a preschool teacher. Any advice?

If you are looking for a job what is the best distance to be willing to travel (driving) from home? I am trying to plan my next move

📚 Empowering Women in Education! 👩‍🏫 Let's celebrate the incredible women who shape young minds every day. 💪 Share your favorite memories of an inspiring female teacher who made a difference i… more

Anyone notice that student morale is really low in the last few weeks? Not sure how to improve it. I've tried doing more fun activities but I'm seeing a lot of anxious behavior, lack of effort… more

Here is a question: how early do you give notice when you plan on leaving your job?

Ok what is your position on candy in anticipation of tomorrow?

How do you fight the Sunday Scaries?

Ok on Friday nights: do you TGIF by going out for dinner/meeting up with friends or collapse on the couch and hermit?

How much do you prepare for a sub? I have a thing about feeling like I must make life easier for other people but I also don't want to be a really lazy teacher. Would love some practicals!

Hey amazing educators! 🍎 How do you think a 4-day school week would impact your teaching and your students' learning experiences? Do you teach at a school with a 4 day school week? Share your tho… more