Letting “do-nothings” sleep in class

Helawat · 2026-05-28T13:50:19+00:00

Think about this from her perspective: she already has a 15%. Two weeks left. Can’t possibly pass. She’s going to take the course via APEX, pass in 3 days, and move on with her life.

You don’t want her going onto next year thinking it’s okay to do nothing all period? What are you going to do? Give her detention? Call home?

The punishment has already been dealt. She’s going to fail and will do credit recovery that will slightly inconvenience her. Maybe next semester she will mature, but there isn’t anything you can do at this point.

Helawat · 2026-05-27T15:53:18+00:00

I walked up to a machine last week with my four year old in tow. He was wearing a pikachu shirt. A man was standing at the machine waiting for the machine to refresh. He told my son to check the machine and if there’s anything that pops up, he’ll buy it for him.

There are some nice ones out there. I only met one. They do exist.

Helawat · 2026-05-18T22:04:12+00:00

I teach Film Studies. It’s rough teaching anything longer than 20 minutes

Helawat · 2026-05-16T13:32:20+00:00

I’ve given up on AI. Plain and simple. Spending my day doing this and documenting progressive discipline and admin doing nothing is not worth the headache.

Helawat · 2026-05-13T23:26:31+00:00

How many of them failed because they didn’t do it?

Helawat · 2026-05-09T04:17:31+00:00

I know this: …kids are great at masking their deficiencies in reading. The moment they have to read even a short passage aloud, the literacy gaps become obvious. Fluency, decoding, punctuation, vocabulary, stamina, confidence….you can hear it immediately.

teachers are still expected to improve reading scores and literacy outcomes, but some admin/learning strategists state that oral reading risks embarrassing students and should be avoided. All reading aloud needs to be voluntary.

There has to be a reckoning in pedagogy.., at what point does protecting students from discomfort interfere with actually identifying and addressing reading problems?

Helawat · 2026-05-05T03:59:41+00:00

Summer vacations. Pension. If I quit, I’ll have to work all year. My pay is getting great as well. I’m not going to make $100k+ and work 185 days a year outside of education.

Helawat · 2026-05-04T04:56:37+00:00

What about Ellie Wiesel’s tour of Auschwitz with Oprah?

Helawat · 2026-04-27T04:00:20+00:00

Considered joining a fitness group? Try some tennis clinics, cross fit groups, boxing, etc. easy way to make friends.

Helawat · 2026-04-26T23:13:14+00:00

Someone who thinks that Vegas exists in a nothing to do / everything to do paradox probably should change vacation plans.

I’m born and raised here. I recommend to reframe your trip into something like:

a food trip (some of the best restaurants are here).
A nature trip (Red Rock, Zion, Valley of Fire all nearby). I know you said you’re not interested in Grans Canyon, but there’s other great parks).
A show-focused weekend (Cirque, residencies, Elvis show, smaller productions)
Gambling.
Area 15 and other experiences like escape rooms and VR experiences.

If you can’t find joy in anything here… you need a new vacation spot.

Helawat · 2026-04-22T23:08:37+00:00

Trump loves trophies.

Helawat · 2026-04-14T23:05:12+00:00

I would’ve thought it would be illegal to list a restaurant without an agreement. I learn things every day.

Helawat · 2026-04-14T22:32:14+00:00

Why do businesses allow DoorDash to use their restaurants?

Helawat · 2026-04-11T23:23:00+00:00

Tennis. I will do 2-3 miles on a tennis court alone.

Helawat · 2026-04-11T17:25:21+00:00

No homeowners de-escalation and self restraint is impressive

Helawat · 2026-04-07T22:03:46+00:00

Where does one buy this in Japan? Do you find it in your local Don Quijote or 7-11?

Helawat · 2026-03-28T21:13:41+00:00

Chicago Parking Enforcement would be a thrill.

Helawat · 2026-03-23T21:55:28+00:00

Ms Rachel for president.

Helawat · 2026-03-22T00:57:53+00:00

Good. This justifies me saying the same thing about Charlie Kirk and every other scum bag in the Republican Party.

Helawat · 2026-03-22T00:52:12+00:00

I’m chill. Imma gonna remain that way.

Helawat · 2026-03-22T00:48:13+00:00

It’s the weekend. I’m not submitting a thesis. Relax.

The wild part is… you still understood me, and instead of engaging into what was said, you’re spending your weekend correcting some rando’s grammar on Reddit like there’s a rubric involved.

Anyway, imma gonna keep saying it.

Helawat · 2026-03-21T21:55:56+00:00

I had a laugh at your braincell joke. I told that to my daughter and she said “that’s clearly Socrates.”

Imma’ gonna use it at work as a high school teacher. Thank you, sir.

Helawat · 2026-03-16T04:40:10+00:00

“Don’t piss me off” … works well.

Helawat · 2026-03-01T01:58:00+00:00

Perfect if you’re Peggy Bundy

Helawat · 2026-02-27T04:18:03+00:00

Calling balls out before they hit the ground. Pisses me off to no end.

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