🎵 I'm dreaming of the upcoming holidays... 🎵 What's your favorite holiday tradition that you incorporate into your teaching or educational activities, and how does it bring joy and learning … more

Also on the subject of the H/I conflict, I would like to have a lesson in class that covers some of the history so that the students are getting a really full picture and have a dialogue, but I'm … more

I am already burned out and it's not even that far into the school year. I don't know how to stop feeling like I'm drowning. It's not like I can just take a vacation. Any help for me??

We are having some major issues, even among kids who are young, with students who appear to be middle eastern. I am not sure how we need to address this as a school. Perhaps a meeting for parents? Or … more

We've made it to the end of the week! Positives, failures we can support you on?

Are there any quotes from a student that inspired you or changed how you view the world? I’d love to hear quotes before sharing a few I’ve heard :)

This is sort of related to another question - but I am a woman of faith, won't say what faith so we don't get into that discussion! But I do allow my students to know that and to approach me a… more

Ok, there's a fellow teacher who has banned students to talk about Friday the 13th in her classroom because of the spiritual implications. How does one handle this? I don't exactly encourage k… more

Do you feel like students are getting enough mental health resources at your school? We have a really shoddy counselor who is a mix between education advice and instagram quotes about staying positive… more

How are handling discussions around Hamas-israel conflict? My students are talking about it, and tensions are high and I'm wondering if it's worth having some kind of formal informal class dis… more

Aaand we're back. How's it going so far? The long weekends always end up seeming to make the kids thing that this week is a light relaxation heavy acting up week.

How are you handling talking to your kids about monday's holiday/s?

This is going to sound so petty. But it is just something on my mind. So I'm a phys ed teacher, and I feel like the other teachers do not see me as a "real" educator. I actually personal… more

Happy Friday! Let's share some wins from this week! Or feel free to share a problem you're dealing with and maybe we can help.

I'd like to start a family but I'm not sure if that can be done while actively teaching? How many months or years would I likely need to take off in order to make sure a new addition would hav… more

Has anyone here done something like tutoring on the side? I need to pick up a little more money but can't weigh myself down much. Family and full-time at school!

It's time for a check-in. How is everyone doing?

I have a cold as the first illness of the school year-anyone else got something? 🤧🤷‍♀️

Does your partner/spouse make a significant amount more than you and how does that make you feel? My husband is in Sales so he has up and down years and I am constantly aware I'll never fill those… more

Hi ladies, I'd like to become a school principal, and I'd love to know the path to that from being an educator, as well as if you think it would be more rewarding or enjoyable. I'm getting… more

Women of this bowl, do you wear pointed toe flats to work?

Want to help us out with some positivity! What do you absolutely love about your job? For me it is seeing those kids who at the beginning seem to feel like they might not get anywhere but then by the … more

Who here does not like their school administration and what would you say to them if you were able to?

Would you encourage your child to become a teacher...or maybe not to?

On the subject of school culture! What turns a place into a negative environment the fastest?

I want to know who you think is most responsible for a positive environment/school culture. Teachers, admins, principal? Superintendent?

Let's go down memory lane! What's changed since you were in school? I remember the plastic sheets on projectors, and friday educational films also on projectors, and that for the most part we … more

Is anyone worried about AI impacts in education, beyond the obvious chatgpt? Do you think there's any chance it could replace educators themselves, etc?

We have a really inexperienced teacher who has just joined. It's her first job out of school and unfortunately her kids are showing signs that they're rowdy and probably not getting much learn… more

Hi all, reasonably, by how much would you say you are underpaid? I will go with $15k.

Mental health check in - how's everyone doing so far??

So when I graduated college, my dad said “you did it, you are the first one in our family” and he helped me out by paying back my student loans as I tried to get on my feet. My parents could never aff… more

Curious whether anyone has a connection at the College Board that they’d be willing to introduce me to? Applying to a position that I’d love some internal insight on. Thank you in advance!

We have a member of the athletics staff that I would have no problem describing as "creepy" and yet I can't put my finger on it. I have lingered before to see how he is with the girls at… more

Hi all! I’m in a stump in school, I’m looking for research question examples.

What is a good research question that deals with “Post-Covid Intervention” in which a Pre-K teacher, a Vice Principal, a 5th Grade Teac… more

We need more men—who can be role models—in education positions. Yes or no?