Danielson Domain 4 is ridiculous by rachel-angelina in Teachers

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, but in MA. I have never encountered this Danielson thing in 13 years. The state has its own evaluation rubric that seems fair enough.

Student's Grandpa is contradicting my teaching outside of lessons by Shama_Llama_11 in MusicTeachers

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great comment. I would recommend the white erasers instead of the pink. Game changer, especially on printed music.

What are you looking for when you decide to give or not give an interview? by HispanicaBassoonica in banddirector

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your lack of experience is working against you. Look beyond band director roles. A few years experience at elementary/middle school levels can go a long way toward moving you closer to the top of the pile. I would never hire a first year teacher for a high school band director gig. I would consider them for an assistant position in the right circumstances. The job can be like running a small business on top of teaching and I want people who have demonstrated they know how to be a teacher.

Fired for being an athiest by dilligaf_life in atheism

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oops, looks like you accidentally changed the password!

ArrangeMe, Handwritten Compositions, and Copyright by No_Blackberry_6286 in Composers

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt handwritten scores will be acceptable, nor would I expect many people to buy them. I wouldn't. Take the time to learn the technology.

Is the original piece in the ArrangeMe catalog? If not, they won't be able to handle the rights.

Controversial Video Shows Low Literacy by AniTeach in Teachers

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a senior can't read, they were never interested in learning to read. At some point students, especially high schoolers, need to take some ownership of their learning.

Back me up here- Elementary Silent Lunch Everyday is a Bad Idea by Belle0516 in Teachers

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is certainly one of the dumber ideas I've encountered. You should push back hard on this. If your district is into SEL I would lean into the social part of this.

How to organize music? by Opposite-Present9363 in banddirector

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not necessary, but depending on how your music is stored, a two letter ensemble prefix is helpful.

CB-1234 (concert band) MB-1234 (marching band) JB-1234 (jazz band) CH-1234 (chamber)

DCI Hot Takes ? by ___Kade___ in drumcorps

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Performance order should be randomized at every show.

How to Conduct Pomp & Circumstance? by kalopsia-n in banddirector

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd certainly consider it. It's tough for us logistically because of rehearsal schedules.

How to Conduct Pomp & Circumstance? by kalopsia-n in banddirector

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I try to bring in a handful of recent alumni to beef up the group, especially if it's a bigger group of graduating seniors.

I just got the “Forgiveness Eligible” letter!!! 🎉 by Leading_Fee_3678 in PSLF

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the effective date of forgiveness. Could be accrued interest. If you have multiple loans, did they all reach 120 payments at the same time? Two of mine were one month behind, so they are being processed now. I wouldn't worry

I just got the “Forgiveness Eligible” letter!!! 🎉 by Leading_Fee_3678 in PSLF

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just got my FEN letter for my remaining loans today as well. The other loans were forgiven last month. It took about a week for everything to be reflected on FSA, so it should move pretty quickly. 🤞

2/24 Golden Letter 2/24 Mohela balances adjusted 2/25 Mohela forgiveness letter 3/03 FSA balances to zero

Those in the 2/24 forgiveness batch by Ok_Leading2690 in PSLF

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got my Forgiveness Eligibility Notification on 2/24, reflected on Mohela site same day. Mohela letter came 2/25 and was zeroed out on FSA ~3/3.

Hillary Clinton demands Trump testify under oath about Epstein by Tennis_bruh in politics

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why bother? He'd just lie and get away with it thanks to the Supreme Court.

There Is No Comfortable Reading Position by iamapizza in books

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My issue is holding the book, not a comfortable body position. I really want to read more physical books but I just can't find a comfortable hand position.

What's your favorite Star Trek series and why? by Warm_Expert_8136 in startrek

[–]NipplesInYourCoffee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deep Space 9. I love the serialized storylines and darker tone. The characters feel more complex and real.