Women in Education & Teaching

I have a funny, not funny story about AI. One of my students, who is good at math, came to my desk today to ask if their perfectly written math solution was correct. I noticed right away it included t… more

There's a lot of hype right now about Restorative talks. We have an entire room that has been set up as a calm area to do restorative talks. Personally, I find it a waste of time & a bit insul… more

Happy April Fool's Day. I had the best plan for April Fool's Day. I was going to switch the buttons on the mouse, so when students clicked to select something it is really using the right-cl… more

I have a student in my class who suddenly won't stop talking and bothering others. This is new behavior, by the way. I've tried talking to them and calling home, but it's still happening. … more

I have written a couple children's book, bur they need to be illustrated, and I am not an artist. I feel an urgency ro get my books published, but do not know the direction I need to take in orde… more

I think I am definitely ready for Spring Break. I did not realize how boogered my brain has been. The sense of feeling overwhelmed on Sunday night has me to the point that I am not even enjoying my … more

After the incident and accusations toward my friend a couple weeks ago, I wish I could have cameras in my classroom. I can't seem to get a definite answer if it is okay. I've researched it a… more

Yay! Spring Break is here! Had a great morning prepping my seed pods with an amazing kiddo's help. We talked about how important it is to prep the soil before we can sow the seeds. I guess it is t… more

Today I realized it was five years ago when our District locked us down for Covid. I will never forget the panic and fear that I felt, as well as my students. Some of them felt so isolated and alone. … more

How do you handle Facebook friend requests from students? I just received one for the first time from one of my graduating seniors. I’m conflicted, though, about whether to accept it, since I want to … more

You either have to love or hate the rumor mill! It is disgusting when a teacher has lies being told about them by students, and other teachers get on board and start gossiping, too. I have seen two f… more

📚 What Are We Reading Wednesday! 📚

Why should the students have all the fun? Let's swap stories and inspire each other!

Wow, we have a lot of students out today! Some teachers only have a third of their normal numbers. It almost makes you wonder if it is something planned. Given, there is still a lot of sickness going… more

We have several teachers who are eager to snatch up the Extra Duty/Extra Pay opportunities. I usually end up automatically assigned to all athletic events as Ticket-taker. I am also the team leader, &… more

We are officially down to 44 school days left of this year!!!! Take away the time set aside for ILearn...Yay! Except for the dread of my 8th grade classes, I think the rest of the year is going to be… more

I know how chaotic life can get during the school year, and even summer isn't always a break, but I need to find a side gig this summer to pay off some debt. Have any of you taken on any side jobs… more

I never been more angry and, heartbroken than I am right now. I friend who has taught for many years, was accused by a student of slapping his hand, another student said he saw it (of course he sits i… more

Part of my classes are "Preparing for College and Careers". My 8th Graders are very off-the-chain right now. So for the last couple days they have been handwriting sections of the business … more

For the first time in 32 years of teaching, I have never felt so worthless and devalued. Yesterday, a student refused to move to her assigned seat. After a few times of asking her to move to her seat,… more

What's the dress code like at your school? Ours is pretty conservative, but I just visited my son's elementary school today, and it was a totally different vibe... lots of capris and sandals! … more

I miss the lost art of cursive writing. One of my 8th grade boys fell in love with cursive writing after watching me write in cursive. He was in 6th Grade and was sitting at my desk after he finishe… more

I hope everyone is ready for the last day of the school week. For me, today is the last day of grading period three. It has been the worst grading period I have ever experienced. We've had weird … more

The end of another grading period is upon us! It is so hard to believe that this year is going by so fast. I have been trying to help, motivate, and encourage my students to complete missing assignmen… more

Sixteen years in the classroom, but this year has been extra brutal. I've taken five and a half sick days and four and a half personal days so far – it's been a rough winter with my own kids g… more

How is your employer celebrating Women's History Month?

Share the initiatives you're excited about in the comments!

Can you agree that this is just about how it is? We have restrooms in our hallway, and the kids take forever to get to the restroom and then back to class. I actually had a student tell me that they had to go … more

As a reward for my students who are striving to get their assignments completed before next Wednesday, I want to play a movie. The problem solving many movies are either boring or full of things that … more

Hello Friday!!! This school year is flying by so fast. In some ways, I get so happy. In other ways I feel stressed, sad, and anxious. Have I done enough for my students, have I given them techniques … more

I'm wondering what other early childhood teachers think about wearing leggings to work. I teach PreK/Kindergarten, and our days are super active. I find leggings or joggers to be the best for movi… more

I am using a Classroom Economy in my Business class to teach my students money management, supply and demand, work place skills, marketing, and negotiating. I also apply this economy to behavior modi… more