teacher84, I'm in a similar situation to you where I wasn't a good fit at my new school. It felt like I could do nothing right. Fortunately, my P...
I just got non-renewed due to budget reasons, but honestly, I feel like the school wasn't a good fit for me anyway. I fluctuate between freaking...
Students should be clothed from 2-3 inches below their necks to mid-knee. Shoes should be closed-toe to prevent injuries (and lawsuits). They...
The sub wasn't subbing in my classroom. She was subbing for another teacher, but returning resources to me. In fact, the resources didn't even...
The principal decides whether or not subs are invited back, so I'd have to report the incident to the principal. I wasn't trying to be...
If that was the case, she could have just left the stuff on the desk by the door rather than march right over to me and make a big production...
Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College by Doug Lemov. I can't say enough great things about this book. I...
I don't want to get into specifics about the comments to protect the privacy of the sub and my privacy.
I love this job. There isn't a dull moment. Every day is different. There are many disappointments, but the victories more than make up for those....
I was talking to a troubled student about family problems that she's having, after class as she asked to talk to me confidentially. It was the...
The manuals for high school government textbooks aren't very good. Your best bet is to search the internet for alternative resources. Fortunately,...
:thumb: You acted out of good faith, you made a mistake, and hopefully the teachers you offended won't push this any farther. I also agree with...
I tried that at my school, but the legal department stopped me. The best solution I've found is to be alert and confiscate phones whenever...
The two most challenging aspects for me are motivation and manners. Those teens are going through so many changes that school is often their last...
I love UbD! I also took a grad class that focused on this method. It's really exciting that you get to build your curriculum! Congratulations! I'm...
Perhaps offer an award to tipsters? You can also try setting up security cameras (not the expensive kind, but a strategically placed webcam should...
There's a great opinion piece on NPR about this topic.
My district has pretty specific requirements for the pacing and content of honors courses. Your state and district requirements are definitely...
Statistically, children's political views remain similar to their parents'/caretakers' views, even when they make a conscious attempt to rebel....
I think often it's the child who wants to move away for college, not the parents who are sending the child away. My parents would have loved for...
