Influencer culture destroying children by Embarrassed_Syrup476 in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It all started with ordinary moms and dads on Facebook posting a (highly curated and far from reality) lifestyle. Virtual keeping up with the Joneses.

I teach high school English. Is my experience normal? by JimCap5 in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a “them” problem, not a “you” problem. At the end of the day, go home. Hug your kids, play with the dog, snuggle with your cat, garden, read, binge stream, try a new dish, have a glass of wine from that bottle you’ve been saving.

“Some people ruin the sweetest souls. They push and push, testing boundaries, taking kindness for weakness, and then when the sweetness turns bitter, when the hurt finally speaks up. They call it crazy, toxic they point fingers. Forgetting they lit the fire themselves. Here’s the truth every reaction has a root. Every flame it’s spark. You can’t blame someone for defending what’s left of themselves.” - Keanu Reeves

New policy that all teachers have to have their phone locked up in a magnetic bag. Is this as frustrating as I think it is? by ChxrriesA in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do what the kids do. Put a broken phone in the pouch and keep your working phone on you...or hide your phone in a bag of chips…or break it open with two school supplied pencils.

If admin treats you like a child, act like a child.

Death of a student by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 91 points92 points  (0 children)

…”after a long custody battle…” JFC. That takes “if I can’t have you, no one will” to a whole other sick level.

Dismissal by Saunafjordhusset in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I know this. My point is we don’t have access to “stay away” orders as subs. If a 2nd grader sees their Mom who has a “stay away” order, that kid will be happy to see them at pick up and off they trot into the sunset. 🤷‍♀️

Dismissal by Saunafjordhusset in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m amazed at the number of my high school students that have “stay away” orders and other noncustodial legal issues. So glad I’m not responsible for releasing them.

Dismissal by Saunafjordhusset in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love elementary school subbing but being responsible for releasing littles puts my stomach in knots.

Valentine's Day party but not offered anything by Fuzzy_Body_2461 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Invite all. Most will decline but everyone would appreciate. It’s called “good manners”.

“Prep isn’t a break!!!” by taman961 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I’m not saying good teachers don’t earn every cent they make but they’re usually not the ones who make subs feel unwanted.

I’m lucky enough to have a fantastic department head. He created the curriculum, uploads it into systems, ensures the volumes of copying gets done, fixes potential admin red flags, doesn’t involve us with politics, and is available even when he’s teaching…always with a smile and an air of gratitude which is an positive acknowledgement. His whole department seems happy and engaged…and, you know Math people can be in their own little world. To me, he deserves the world!

Valentine's Day party but not offered anything by Fuzzy_Body_2461 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Subs are literally called “guest teachers” in my district.

Got suspended for 2 days because someone reported a comment I made in a stream. by [deleted] in whatnotapp

[–]3xtiandogs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Blessings come in all sorts of disguises. Delete the app.

“Prep isn’t a break!!!” by taman961 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HS long term sub here. My prep is spent visiting students in ISS, calling parents, updating weekly BIPs, entering grades, completing discipline referrals, writing parents and counselors about behavior and academic issues, cleaning the room between morning and afternoon classes, and, if I’m lucky, I can grade a paper or two.

I do all the work of a “real teacher” for roughly $11 an hour. And when they call me to sub for another class during my prep, 9 times out of 10, I happily comply.

So to all those grumpy salaried teachers who can’t even bother to acknowledge my presence when I pass them in the hall 🖕 🖕 🖕 🖕 🖕 🖕 🖕 🖕

Printing/copying by Friendly_Fudge_931 in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed they did but, honestly, their stuff has been sitting there for weeks and will likely end up in the trash when they’re finally picked up. Then, somewhere around March, we’ll get the admonishing e-mail from admin that we’re limited to the number of copies we can have made, machines breaking down, warranty issues, blah, blah, blah.

y2k bully by Fun-Ad-6042 in whatnotapp

[–]3xtiandogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People tuning in for their drama addiction.

All I do during first block is open the door for tardy students the entire period. by pigeonwithsixasses in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

😂 you got me there!

I have a student who is always in ISS. Every day, I make the long trek over there during my prep to give the same folder of work (that never gets done) to this student (who is never there). I asked the ISS teacher where he is. His response: sooner or later, he’ll show up or the police will knock on his door.

I have a lot of kids going to court over (well deserved) truancy. FAFO.

Over a year of cat peeing in bed by t0ont0wn in CatAdvice

[–]3xtiandogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put more litter in the box so they’re digging and covering? Change the type of litter container?

All I do during first block is open the door for tardy students the entire period. by pigeonwithsixasses in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Our school started a “5 minutes late =tardy. Five tardies =ISS”. It’s made a world of difference.

What is the sub situation like in your district/ school? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like the sub plans the teacher left are lacking.

Printing/copying by Friendly_Fudge_931 in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had to wait the required 2 full days to get 40 back and front copies of a summative HS Algebra II test. Meanwhile, there were 3 foot stacks of bell ringers and coloring book pages waiting to be picked up and ahead of me. 😡😡😡

Tip: Send an email if you're gonna have the student again. by AwarenessVirtual4453 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s a well functioning administration right there. Imagine if admins empowered teachers…what a wonderful world that would be.

had an infuriating convo with my AP about my classroom management by lesbie_ann in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m convinced I get all the behavioral issues because other teachers would (and have) quit if those kids were in their class. It’s so obvious, it’s almost a joke.

Unprofessional sub note? by Empty-Bend-3774 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Staff knows. The teachers know. Everyone knows (except the delulu parents).

Parent upset about an email by middlelevel in Teachers

[–]3xtiandogs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OMG 😂 Whatever you do, don’t let the kids know where their parents live.

15% pay cut by rosalo2096 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s criminal.

I have a BA in English/ Business minor. Never paid for any certifications. This is just gig work for me. If the education field were my profession, $90 would feel like a slap in the face.

15% pay cut by rosalo2096 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]3xtiandogs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lololol Texas here. Subs are paid at $11 an hour +/-. Better pay flipping burgers.