For the most part, I use my best "I'm a professional" tone and reply that while a student is in my class, he/she will follow my class rules or...
No, if it is something like using a green screen, I wouldn't be bothered. That's an activity that can be used across different subjects and...
I just thought of an analogy that might help those that disagree with the OP's coworkers: Have you ever found/made THAT PERFECT Christmas gift...
Eh, if they're not being jerks about, why not extend that professional courtesy? I've asked teachers to refrain from using activities that I use...
I sometimes have groups submit papers to grade, instead of individuals. I create homogeneous groups (by ability and work ethic) and have them...
It's not always about teacher/student relationships. Sometimes it is the time of day the class meets (last period of the day is always worse at my...
I guess it depends on where you live/teach. In some states a union has little power and effectiveness. There's a lot of corruption in unions and a...
Could be someone is planning to leave, so they hired in anticipation of that.
are you sure about that?
Off the top of my head, my experiences have been similar to the OP's. My grade-grubbing parents have belonged to girls for the most part. But the...
well, yes, kinda sorta. In NC percentile is based on previous students' performance. So technically, it is possible for THIS year's students to...
I've seen it happen before too. In that case someone on the board knew someone that knew someone...that had a beef with the prospective teacher.
I've heard high school teachers say it. I've said it. I do think some students and their parents would have an easier time with some teachers...
Run! What do you know about the charter? Are actual professionals in the field of education running it?
Teachers say the same thing at my school - no one is doing anything. But unless you have spoken to EVERY single teacher, you really can't say...
I do.
I hate the term leveling and prefer ability grouping. I am a big proponent of ability grouping and wish it was done exclusively at my school. With...
both would be fine with the admin I have had. this year I have sleepers. Kids that refuse to keep their heads up during a lesson. Their grades...
I would change a lot more than some. I would change the format, making some of the multiple choice questions short answer, changing the number of...
FYI, her retest does not have to be the same test or even the same format. Just the same content. It isn't fair that she has the opportunity to...
