What are some ideas for getting parents to volunteer in the classroom that aren't reading a book?

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Help during Math time. I have volunteers who do that all the time. Or even during centers

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Career Day, station learning, recess monitors, music education if they’re up for it.

Some parents don't need to be in their own child's classroom. Try to swap parents with another teacher or give them out of the classroom jobs--copying, filing in the office, library helper, etc.

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What have been some of your favorite books to teach in the classroom? Especially from POC authors!

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I am a middle school social studies teacher and my husband is a high school art teacher. He has been an art teacher for a very long time and he’s not super proficient with Google classroom but I am. I have been helping him with lesson online resources & creating hyper docs for the lessons. He is struggling with the students not having a lot of supplies at home and how to have them create multiple day art pieces.  he teaches at a low income area, how is everyone handling supplies to students? 

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Just went from 5th to 2nd and would love to know classroom management ideas. Anything to stay away from? Thanks!

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Happy technology Tuesday! Any ideas on how how you plan on incorporating technology within your classroom?

I am moving classrooms, and my new classroom has a bathroom. I’m looking for literature that discusses bathroom etiquette and any other suggestions you might have for using a bathroom in a class.

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I taught the math lesson so abominably that the vice principal (who was observing at the back of the classroom) took over my lesson. How do you recover after a terrible day at work?

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Drop your classroom management ideas here. For my school it sure is nice to have a principal who supports a no phone policy.

What do you do when you need a sub? What kinds of plans work best for subs in the Spanish classroom? I have needed subs lately and have found it hard to plan lessons that aren’t just busy work.

I have a flipped classroom and my biggest challenge today is that my high school students don’t slow down long enough to read the directions/ instructions/ deliverables. Anyone see this happening?

Any Self Contained MS teachers out there. Do you have students who are more behavioral than anything else. I am struggling to provide support to some of my students because of the behaviors of others in the classroom.

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Does anyone use Fundations in 1st grade? We are piloting it in our district as a tier 1 for all kids as our daily phonics program. Trying to figure out how to set up classroom w/ all individual tools?

Anyone use edgenuity? I'm starting Monday with students, never been trained, no guidance. Don't know how to set expectations if I don't know. ice breaker ideas? I'm not in my classroom.. media center.

I would love to start teaching and learning outside the classroom walls. I would like to start working with middle school U.S. SS classes in other parts of the US. I'm in NJ, let me know if interested

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I am a California teacher looking to relocate. My son is pushing for Boerne. I have spent most of my life in small private Christian schools and loved it! When I moved to public school the large class sizes and trauma/sped students filling my classroom burned me out. I moved to homeschool this year (with my same district) and love it!!! I am curious about teaching in Texas. Class sizes, special ed, private school, etc. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Hello! I am in need of a job that makes at least $70k and is virtual in the DC area. I am adaptable, organized and a leader. I have experience in the classroom, as a manager, and as a sales and outreach coordinator. I attended both Virginia Tech and George Mason. I would love to connect and see what possibilities are out there for me.

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We have a 3rd grader and a kindergartener. Both are in spanish bilingual programs. Not going well with me in a "classroom" and her covering the kids during remote learning.

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Do you have a classroom coach?

What's a rule you are expected to enforce that you strongly disagree with or are indifferent to. Do you enforce it or take the risk? I move around as a tutor and am currently working with a school that has a ridiculously strict formal address policy. One of my second graders refers to me as "Miss Tutoring (my first name)" - it's about the cutest thing ever and doesn't bother me one bit. We are moderated sometimes and I'm more worried about her getting in trouble than me for not abiding.

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I am buying a condo and would like to do some renovations prior to moving in. I want to basically fully update the kitchen (new cabinets, countertops, appliances etc) as well as get new flooring and fresh paint. Any good, fairly priced contractor recommendations for the midtown area?

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Hey 🐠 I have recently realized that my verbal communication is not the greatest. It’s not bad. I just don’t sound like my boss(she is great). Any advice on courses/books/podcasts/prep/anything?

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Is this consulting??

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Hi fishes, I have recently joined Oracle. I am trying to add my bank account in the self service portal. But unable to find my branch using IFSC code. Is there any ways to add that bank account? Tata Consultancy Infosys Oracle Cognizant IBM

Didn't make it to a 2nd round interview for a role I'm well suited for. Seriously bummed

I will never make Partner. Am worried people only see an old, irrelevant lady now. How do you cope?

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Dear Fishes,

Is it a good idea to switch from SAP Functional consultant role with 7 yrs of experience to SAP service delivery?

Got a role as Manager- SAP Service Delivery in AstraZeneca.

Appreciate if someone could throw some lights on the roles and responsibilities of SAP service delivery. Thanks in advance.

Do you agree that empathy is the most important trait for a community manager to have?

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Going to be teaching tools of the mind this year- any suggestions?

EY GDS is hiring.. let me know if anyone interested kop opening at EY.. I can refer.

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Currently interviewing with Facebook (Meta) and looking for advice from other Technical Recruiters that recently joined. I’d be leaving a great company after less than 1 year, but I’d get the chance to upgrade my leveling (perhaps even mgmt) with the bonus of getting experience at a FAANG company. Apple Amazon Amazon Web Services Netflix Google

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These paychecks aren't cutting it. Side hustle ideas?

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Siemens vs Paytm which is better in terms of employee policies?

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Does anyone have any insight into Johnson & Bell Ltd in Chicago? Culture? Pay?

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Which offer should I accept? Currently staff 2 at big 4 in Tax with CPA license. I want to leave tax ASAP. Both are public companies +1B in revenue and same salary. Offer 1 - staff revenue accountant so reading contracts, speaking with the sales team and legal team, a lot of work at the end of the months to close books and reconcile transactions to make sure we are ASC 606 compliant. This track usually leads to director of revenue. Offer 2 - internal audit staff so SOX and compliance projects.

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I am trying to create a list of matters for the last 3 years for a conflicts check (firm requires listing every single party involved) and it is QUITE the process. Any ideas on how to make it less burdensome?

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Is anyone hiring?
I am pursuing my Masters in Data science from Indiana University Bloomington and would love to work for data science and data analyst roles.
I am very interested in program management and also have several past leadership skills and would love to work as an intern in project management too if given the opportunity?
Can anyone give me a referral?

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Anyone recently joined Bosch, is it mandatory to do ECG, chest X-ray and whole other bunch of tests??

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Finally, felt like everyone on this app was in creative or account

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What is the best example of someone in the entertainment industry who was actually an authentic, real-world type of person? I want to know if it is even possible for people not to get conceited after making it big.

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So how did your students deal with the attack on the Capitol? How did they feel about it?

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Some of us probably already had this happened

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What effects do you think this pandemic will have on education: both good and bad?

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Working with a friend on the best way to get into teaching. Is subbing a good way to “get my foot in the door?”

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I’ve been teaching high school for over 10 years now. Lately I have been frustrated with my students’ helpless and entitled attitudes. Is this just how teens are today? How do you deal with it?

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Print and Ship?

Does anyone know of an online service where I can upload documents that are then printed and shipped by the company to my students? FedEx Kinko's is astronomically expensive.

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I’m curious how many teachers give their students gifts for Christmas/winter break and/or end of the year and what types of gifts they give. I’ve done both in the past but finding it gets pricey. Looking for suggestions. Thanks!

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What will you do over Christmas break to recharge yourselves?

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I was listening to part of the Governor Cuomo's daily briefing. A reporter asked him would he reopen schools. His was quite interesting (see comments)

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Any unique fundraiser ideas for clubs and activities?

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Looking for new ideas for open house. I’m a kindergarten teacher and the parents are usually so distracted by their kids the miss half of what we say.

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I’m having issues with certain male coaches at my school. If you have the same issues, how do you deal with it?!

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What's a rule you are expected to enforce that you strongly disagree with or are indifferent to. Do you enforce it or take the risk? I move around as a tutor and am currently working with a school that has a ridiculously strict formal address policy. One of my second graders refers to me as "Miss Tutoring (my first name)" - it's about the cutest thing ever and doesn't bother me one bit. We are moderated sometimes and I'm more worried about her getting in trouble than me for not abiding.

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What are you reading over break for your own enjoyment? My favorite authors are Bill Bryson, Garrison Keilor, Jodi Picoult, and Maeve Binchy. My favorite book to come out this year was Where the Crawdads Sing.

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All schools in the state of Kansas have been closed for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year!!!

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