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

What are your experiences with blended learning in the classroom?

How do you engage your students in more reading outside of what is required in the classroom? With each passing year I am finding an ever shrinking population of students, including honors students, who actually read beyond what is posted in social media or video games. Students willingly volunteer that they do not read and most parents see it as a non-issue. I tell my students that the best readers are usually the best writers. What are some strategies that you use beyond reading logs ?

Does anyone have experience working for Connections Academy or another virtual academy? I am very interested in teaching from home, but most virtual jobs I have reviewed still require you to come to an office/ school building. I want to know what it is like, specifically the work load. Would you say more or less than public? How does classroom management, amount of grading, and freedom of curriculum differ?

Without warning it looks like we'll be switching from consultant teaching to inclusion...what do I need to know. Never co-taught or done inclusion except for years and years ago and it was very informal. Best ways to build a solid relationship with the classroom teacher you're paired with? Pitfalls to watch out for? Thanks!

I can manage my classroom better if I don’t respond to emails outside of office hours. This gives my mind a break and by consequence refreshes me for the next day. It also sets a boundary.

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.

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.

Hi music teachers! How are you surviving? I’ve been teaching band and choir for a long time, but distance learning and Zoom has me stumped. I’m lucky to have a job, I realize. What are some things you’re doing in your virtual classrooms that your music students enjoy?

6th grade Social Studies teacher here! 👋🏻 We currently use Inquiry Based Projects for our unit assessments. Any one else do this in their classroom? How do you do it?

What novels do you use in your ELA classrooms? I am curious to see what everyone else is using !

Does anyone use Wit and Wisdom in their classroom, and have any advice? What are the pros and cons? We will be rolling it out in August.

Do you consider your teaching a ministry? How do you do Gods work in the classroom?

What movie about history is a must show in your classroom?

anyone know how to link Google classroom and PowerSchool together? our small school cannot afford Unified Classroom

Also wondering what curriculum is being used, if any, in your classrooms

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?

What are your opinions on going deskless in the classroom?

Band teachers... how do your virtual band classes work? I’ve been doing music theory with students via google classroom and kids constantly ask to play instruments. It seems like a nightmare to have 30 kids with instruments online because of the delay in sound. Help plzzzz

Oh its kicking in, that holiday anxiety and depression 😂. Feeling like shit, bout to go out tonight and get drunk or something. Hows everyone doing?

Brand new single post divorce. Was with ex almost 18 years and never dated as an adult. What the hell am I in for? 35f.

Moving to Portland from Chicago as my boyfriend is getting transferred. Any recos on breaking into Wieden & Kennedy? Or any other recommended agencies?

Any companies still hiring MBA interns this summer? My friend at Booth had a summer consulting internship that just got cancelled and is looking for other places to apply ASAP.

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

Fave thing to do around town?

I am looking for any referrals in audit/ advisory firms. I have worked in 3 of the big four audit firms and currently working in Canada in the financial services industry (head office in Boston).
I have 15 years experience in the financial services industry and worked in various countries.
Looking to move to USA. I am Canadian citizen and holds CIA (USA), CPA Canada, ACCA UK.

Has anyone received band progression mail ?

Anyone have financial services mock cases they can share ??

Hey everyone,
I recently started at HubSpot as an account executive covering SMB. I’m finishing up training and a Salesforce recruiter reached about a job opening doing pretty much the same thing. Salesforce was near the top of my list of prospective companies. Curious if anyone has experience working there and would recommend it over HubSpot?

May or may not lead to an interesting debate - Is the AP Royal Oak a sports watch? Why or why not?

Any good grief counseling in Chicago or remote? My dad has late stage cancer and is dying. Need help to process this.

Anybody else have a desire to bill more hours on a project than you actually work when the project itself is incredibly frustrating? In agency and/or freelance? Because let’s be real, 1 hour of standard work does NOT equal 1 hour of work when someone makes your job incredibly difficult.

Did anyone receive communication from their managers regarding Q4 promotions? Have they started informing? When do they inform generally or when is the list released?

I'm looking for an opening preferably as General Management / Human Resource Management. Comes with 14 years experience . Im looking for Bangalore or Cochin . If you come across any opening kindly let me know . I will be available soon .

For anyone struggling in relationships/marriage, I recommend the “Beautiful Design series by Matt Chandler”. Rooted in the bible and theologically sound. God bless.

I'm looking for the best go-to resources to supplement middle school ELA and make it more relevant and accessible to all learners.

When beginning a piece of literature, I first help the kids access the relevant culture. I have used web quests, but I have found that the kids researching their choice of topics and creating Slides containing information and pics results in more students participating. Recently they researched heraldry for the Medieval Era and reproduced either a family crest that they found or created their own personal crest. Anyone have other activities they use?

How many teachers are using Nearpod?

How do you engage your students in more reading outside of what is required in the classroom? With each passing year I am finding an ever shrinking population of students, including honors students, who actually read beyond what is posted in social media or video games. Students willingly volunteer that they do not read and most parents see it as a non-issue. I tell my students that the best readers are usually the best writers. What are some strategies that you use beyond reading logs ?

Today, my entire class stated they do not feel comfortable working with the school's instructional coach. How can I, as a teacher, encourage them to open up and receive helpful strategies and help with their homework if they are not comfortable? Any suggestions? I don't have time to assist everyone.

I teach British Lit. For anyone else who teaches this, what are some of your favorites to teach? I have been doing Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Macbeth, Etc., but want to add something new this year

What are some reading centers you do with your 5th - 6th graders while you pull a small group?

Anyone familiar with the Read180 program? Curious what people think who’ve tried it.

What is THE BEST professional development you've ever been to? (Conference? District workshop? Etc.)

What's a piece of advice you love to give to your senior students who feel very uncertain about the future?

What are some projects you’ve had students do to show the influence of classical works in a genre?

Happy Friday!!!! How many of you have started using these one-pagers I hear all the Lit teachers talking about? Do you get thoughtful, quality work from Ss?

Here's your save-my-sanity question of the day. Our classes end-- for the year-- in 3 weeks. We also will have testing and finals. Do you think "1984" + misc dystopia will hold Sophomore interest?

Does anyone have a good term paper topic for seniors? It needs to be persuasive/argumentative in nature.

Creative projects to do as a summative for Of Mice and Men?

Do you do most of your novel reading in class or assign it for homework? Why?

I recently moved to a different district and am starting to plan ahead for next year. What novels and plays do you think are worthwhile and essential for 10th, 11th and Pre-AP? I have many in mind that I have used before but am really looking for some fresh ideas!

Hi All! I am teaching English 4 for the first time this fall, and I’m just wondering what ideas y’all have for starting off. My class will be TINY (less than 5) so I want it to be super-engaging. All Black and Brown students. Help!

My district is thinking about purchasing HMH into Literature for our reading and writing curriculum. We currently use Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop and are not happy with it. Does anyone have experience with HMH? Pros? Cons? Any info is appreciated! Thank you!