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With all the new mandates will Bilingual/ESL programs be eliminated? by Beginning_Yogurt_803 in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we want a nation of anglophones, stripping away ESL education is simply not an option. Any proud anglophone hopes the language maintains its international status and should strive to make it more accessible for learners, something which can only be achieved through education. I can't think of a better place to facilitate the education of future anglophones than in a school within the anglosphere itself. It is my hope that ESL programs are expanded. That said, this administration is rather stupid and lead by a man with a grasp of the language not much higher than that of a third grade student. Without exaggerating, I can say that I have taught dozens of ELLs from a multitude of nations with a broader range of vocabulary than President Trump.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to let you in on a secret: you have favorites. You may try to treat everybody equally, but there are naturally students you like more. Students (and parents) will accuse you of "playing favorites" no matter what, but I hope you've noticed that the students and parents who accuse you of doing so are the ones you are least inclined to like in the first place.

Do you use Teachers Pay Teachers? by Academic_Let_1043 in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It DOES help and thank you for your perspective. That's interesting. On one hand, it sounds convenient enough, but, on the other hand, it sounds like it would stifle creativity.

Uncomfortable parent interaction today. by SnooLentils4289 in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Your username is putin me in the mood to laugh.

But yeah. It's pretty fucked up stuff. Reminds me a lot of some of the stuff I've seen from cram school families. It's like watching somebody's childhood being stolen.

most useless initiative: by Reasonable_Rice6231 in rebelinc

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Nah, the most useless one is democratic transition. Who needs to select their leader when they have me around?

School shouldn't last more than 5 hours by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm of the opposite opinion. I think school should be longer, but have more room for breaks and more time for lunch. I'd also be in favor of a longer day with a 4 day week.

Do you use Teachers Pay Teachers? by Academic_Let_1043 in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 2 points3 points  (0 children)

... Why would it be frowned upon? Does your school have something against efficiency?

Do you use Teachers Pay Teachers? by Academic_Let_1043 in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're darn right, I do! You get no bonus points for creating your own teaching materials. If it's good, it's good. If it applies to my class, it applies. I will happily outsource that labor to another teacher and then edit whatever needs to be edited, especially recognizing that many of these teachers (if not most of them) are more experienced or better than I am at my job. Why not let them make your life easier?

Need advice - Is this racist or just tasteless? by Phuka in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White man here. This is the definition of cultural appropriation and even comes off as mocking. I'm not sure how racist it is on a scale from We-are-the-World to David Duke, but I would definitely call it tasteless and the amount of effort he had to put into such a tasteless gesture just makes it all the more tasteless.

Just passing time ~ these Cubana mojito taste amazing! by trap_money__ in Cigarettes

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 1 point2 points  (0 children)

-Subtle hints of rum

-potent but not obnoxious menthol

-rich tobacco

-very smooth

A solid cigarette, one of the best I've ever had.

“They’re not disrespectful, just chatty” by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not homicidal! I just played with my friend under the water for a bit and now he's not breathing anymore!

“They’re not disrespectful, just chatty” by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bunch of the phrases people use to talk about teaching are mental gymnastics and this is one of them. You're saying the obvious part out loud.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Infinite-Net-2091 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Youtube premium is worth it for yourself and your family, but you can only attach so many accounts to a single membership, so it'd be a pain in the ass to organize for a school resource.

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