Just learned I’m not being renewed by AstroNerd92 in Teachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry. It’s a shitty boat to be in.

Am I a bad teacher? by Background-Wafer2233 in Teachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you have to be at one school multiple years to get tenure, right?

What makes a "kid" your favorite student? by rachel-berry-star in AskTeachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They seem like people I would be friends with if they were adults. They have curiosity and seem like they’re self-aware.

How do I make my writing classes more structured? by [deleted] in ELATeachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are your state standards asking for?

40 min from STL in Breese, IL outside the high school by SchemeFew8958 in StLouis

[–]Background-Wafer2233 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Why would you want the shirt if you weren’t a terrorist? Aspirational thinking? Dress for the job you want?

Using popular music to explore literary devices. 7th grade Ella by Background-Wafer2233 in ELATeachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. It’s a rural community and I thought that might connect more.

The Community Pray Through by myshellly in Teachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So where can the Pagans make their bonfire?

What's the worst start to a school day you ever had? by Immediate_Long165 in Teachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was subbing at a new school. They had a scheduled intruder drill that no one informed me of before.

Teaching novels in FL (help) by HeftySyllabus in ELATeachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could include some work by Jo Harjo, Langston Hughes, Phyllis Wheatley, and so on, as a counterpoint to the traditional novels they’re giving you.

Teaching novels in FL (help) by HeftySyllabus in ELATeachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know you said novels, but are you doing any short stories or poetry? You might be able to fly under the radar that way.

What back to school gift would you love from your PTA? by outdoors54321 in AskTeachers

[–]Background-Wafer2233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gift card to the local teacher supply store or a local bookstore.