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

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Kids seem to like Walter Dean Myers.

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Yes Monster is def one of my favorites!

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i'll second both Monster and The Hate You Give. Sharon G. Flake's books have also gone over really well.

Anything by Jason Reynolds. Also: The Poet X. The author of The Hate U Give just came out with a new one: On the Come Up and I liked it as much.

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How are you preparing your music classroom for long term shut down?
I put small stuff away. Covered all shelves, floor drums, Orff instruments with sheets to deter dust accumulation.

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How do you set up your classroom? What can you tell me about how often you use instruments? What do you do to make them accessible? Thanks so much.

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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.

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After 18 years, I lost my art room to a classroom this year in order to spread out kids due to Covit19. They said we can’t hand out papers.. kinda thinking art is remote for all. I will do lessons on google classroom with live lesson to classrooms and home. I was told special area teachers may be “repurposed”. We will be used like a TA. One class will be spread out two rooms.Aday teacher in one room, I help in other room. B day teachers switch 😳😷☹️.. I know I’m lucky to have a job but.

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.

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Anyone have advice for talking to teachers in your school that are upset with you?
My 4th grade class didn’t show up today because the teachers are upset that student behaviors that are an issue in music are carrying over to their classroom. I understand their frustration, but nothing was communicated with me. I even thought things were going better this week.

So, what if your kid is in a 6 person Montessori class with no interaction outside of their “pod”, serious disinfection and prevention practices and all the other parents are super socially conscious and aware. 2 teachers per classroom and no infections during summer school on campus.
Yay or nay?

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What is the best digital tool you have used in the classroom and what grade level is it best suited for?

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Do you have a classroom coach?

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Just curious, is anyone using the harkness discussion model for reading longer works in class, and if so, are there any modifications you have made to better facilitate this sort of discussion in your classroom?

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What is your best classroom management trick?

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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.

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Folks who moved from MBB to a top-tier tech firm (E.g. FAANG): how does the talent compare between the two?

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Friends trying to lure me into buying a 3k honma ladies graphite golf set. Ive played twice, want to pick golf long term but cant yet justify investing much upfront. Is it essential?

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Hi everyone, applied for an investment consulting internship few weeks back.
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I love my job and every minute of it!

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Is it worth getting tested for covid without any physical symptoms? I just wanna be sure.

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Guidwire QA with 8 years of experience.
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Any idea about PwC AC Bangalore bonus apart from gross salary ? Also do we get all of FBP allowance in in hand salary? PwC Pwc AC

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Does anyone know how to apply shifts in Birlasoft? And how is their promotion policy for new employees.

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Has anyone taken the CFE exam? How did it go? Was it hard? Gow did you prepare?

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I know this is the millionth time it’s been asked but how fracking long does a background check and conflicts take!???

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Has anyone taken one of those online executive courses, like the Harvard Extension School offers? Looking to use my $5k of tuition reimbursement and already have an MBA. Worth it? Best programs?

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Can a principal ask a teacher to use some of their planning time to write late students tardy slips when they get to school every single day? Keep in mind this is the only planning period the teacher gets and it’s only 50 minutes long.

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The Book Fair is coming! What ideas do you have to get middle school students excited about the fair? What are some creative ways you get teacher book fair donations for your classroom?

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Top reading recommendations for 2022? Looking for some new/diverse recommendations :)

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Suggestions on tools to use to pre-assess grammar reading and writing skills-6th graders

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I’m going to roll out NightBooks by JA White this year anyone has resources for it? TPT only has 2 🥺

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It’s almost the end of the year! How many more essays will you grade before you cross the finish line?!

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Just curious, is anyone using the harkness discussion model for reading longer works in class, and if so, are there any modifications you have made to better facilitate this sort of discussion in your classroom?

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The skills & academic stamina of students in adv. classes are the lowest my colleagues and I have ever seen across ALL subjects. Students also seem not to care about the quality of their work, goal setting, & improvement like they did pre-C-19. Being back in person for a year has not erased the learning losses; in fact, this group is worse off than last year’s classes. Do you see this trend in your advanced programs? I wonder if it’s a district curriculum & philosophy issue or more widespread.

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Have you shared any online reading resources for your (2021-22) students to use over the summer? If so, what? I have found that First Book offers a good program.

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I have a student who is a strong writer and wants to be a blogger. How can I support her in this?

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I refuse to do any type of planning until the absolute last minute.

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