I teach in Wisconsin. Need I say more?? Two elementary teachers in a neighboring district have committed suicide within the past year. We're so...
You are young and, as a veteran about to retire, I think you are smart to get out of the profession. I have loved my students and career, however...
I would challenge any one of our administrators to spend a week in a classroom, write lesson plans, deal with parents, differentiate *30 etc. etc....
SAD state of education in America. Teachers who really "care" are leaving at an alarming rate.
:dizzy:Here we are with 34 - 36 students in "inclusive classrooms (GT, EBD, LD) with one classroom teacher and how does the district help us??...
In the US, all children are entitled to public education. This should include the students who have manners, do their work, and come to learn. In...
How many students in your Daiy Five Classroom? What grade?
Our interventionists call themselves "LRTs". They see two kids at a time in a cozy little office while we are left with 32 wide ability ranged ten...
It looks like a "brainstorming" activity on the pros and cons of homework???? :unsure:
If the kids acted like this they'd be suspended for a day. So unprofessional ... BOTH parties. Shame on both of you.
It seems like the prices are not as good as in the past. Kids come in with a book from Wal-Mart costing less than book order. Has anyone else had...
I'm determined to give it a try. I think the "politics" and complaints about overpaid teachers sting harder when you give too much.
:eek: Make sure to check your city fire code! Also, health department has banned all upholstered furniture, bean bags (unless vinyl) etc. due to...
Don't get me wrong. I'm so fortunate to have a job in the same district for over 20 years. I love teaching but more and more seems to be dumped on...
I'm in the same boat, Rox! The fun is gone and each day I dread seeing the "holier than thou" master teacher whose kids score lower than the rest...
Thanks! It is a union issue for sure. We just seem to have a lot of teachers who are willing to give their time away.
Am I the only one who feels stressed beyond my limits? Each week we spend our valuable prep time at meetings. We've never taught in isolation but...
H1N1 shut us down on Thursday and Friday. Yikes!
Keep your grades for the week hidden (close the portal). Parents can check my gradeson Monday (or after) for the previous week. I plug them in...
Our trainer suggested we make pointers from dowel and mini erasers. The Scholastic finger pointers also work well on Smart Board.
