The times I have called I told them ahead of time. They can't / shouldn't change your decision, but it's definitely important to keep them in the...
Sorry Caesar, you must've posted as I was writing. Very similar comments.
Without question I would contact my state regulators for child abuse. It doesn't matter as a mandated reporter "how" the injury occurred, we're...
I hate when someone gives a good idea in a meeting and it is shot down, but another person gives the same idea and it is suddenly awesome!
Good luck, I know they will be just as excited to see you as you are to see them!
I love it too, as long as it is enforced like it says it is!
The website below has a ton of videos for K-5 and 6-12 about Common Core shifts and incorporating the standards into all content areas. Maybe you...
That sounds very strange and quite frankly a bit creepy to me. Although I understand the point of some of the questions, I think that counselor...
I've taught in schools both with and without uniforms, and it seems like there are several issues that resound either way. At the school with...
Honestly, I don't think a portfolio is going to do much for you at this point without any concrete pictures or work samples. However, I do have a...
That's probably the saddest thing I've read in this entire thread :(
Ms B, if I didn't know better I'd think you were describing me. I'm over 30, and still look like I could be in high school when dressed down. I...
I know of a teacher who came from a Catholic school and goes to a Baptist church, so I'm going to assume she was not Catholic while working there....
My first two years I was sick constantly throughout the whole winter. I was constantly taking meds, blowing my nose, or washing my hands but...
Yes TeacherGroupie, we talk about all sorts of uses not just "test-taking" ones. In the 3rd nine weeks we always do a huge research project,...
Wow, great job Giraffe. I hate, loathe, absolutely despise cleaning and decluttering, but force myself to do it at least weekly in my classroom....
We have text "scavenger hunts" in which they have to find a certain word in the passage. I teach them to point to around the middle of the line...
Wow, I was just happy that I'm caught up for the next 2 weeks of lesson plans and almost done grading. Congratulations, enjoy the rest of your...
I'm in consensus with the other teachers here Jersey, that list is way out of control. Is there any way you can find other teachers who agree...
I semi-get what you're talking about here Resentful, but I think you're forgetting something very important. These parents DID have someone to...
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