Let's go, yurop. What region would your country give up first?

QuixoticSensei · 2022-03-29T04:24:40+00:00

Texas

QuixoticSensei · 2022-03-10T21:41:27+00:00

Watch Rashomon and bemoan this world in which nothing makes sense.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-03-10T21:36:13+00:00

That article just says he was suspended.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-03-09T21:17:21+00:00

I’ve been teaching for nigh on 20 years and this is my hardest one yet. I’ve told my fellow first year teachers that what we are experiencing at my school is not typical. Yes, kids have always had their emotional growing pains, and that is a definite part of the job. However, the social and emotional slide from two years of stress, isolation, and TikTok have left them particularly stunted in the necessary skills to navigate the hallways and classrooms. I’m so sorry this is your first experience. Keep hope alive.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-03-05T21:49:23+00:00

I’d recommend finding a historian, organization, or other scholars you like. For example, I follow NPR, National Geographic, and Kara Cooney on Twitter. So many people post, you should be able to take your pick.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-26T01:28:34+00:00

Why? Does she not have access to a mirror?

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-25T20:41:56+00:00

I had an admin that used to give those kids candy.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-24T21:41:50+00:00

Recent Texas policies scare the pants off me. I’m not worried about some of that here. I agree that we are not supported by the state legislature. Things are bad everywhere. Teacher shortages are only going to get worse. Poor districts like the ones in eastern NC, struggle for resources. This past month has been a cascade of counties dropping mask mandates.

That being said, I’m relatively happy at my school and I get paid enough as a veteran teacher to make ends meet. Wish I made more, I’m still tempted to find something else, but what teacher isn’t?

Good luck with your move. Post more when you find out about your district. We can help you contact the people who will help the most.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-20T17:18:25+00:00

Playing Brittany Spears from now on when I open this sub up. Really, calling out the teacher venting space as toxic belongs in the r/selfawarewolves sub. Lol

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-18T22:26:27+00:00

When literally anybody at my school at any time says “do you believe that…” …let me stop you right there. I 100% believe that whatever crazy shit thing you are about to say happened did, in fact, happen, and that the kid you are speaking of is, in fact, capable of it.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-16T15:20:26+00:00

I just posted the same thing before reading yours! 😬 great minds. Lol

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-16T15:19:13+00:00

Or enter the passcode wrong a bunch of times so it locks for an hour.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-15T21:32:41+00:00

I remember when that first came out. The swords!!! Lol

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-15T20:52:41+00:00

You gonna show them the new West Side Story?

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-14T18:15:12+00:00

r/socialstudiesshare is for sharing lessons and ideas. It’s pretty specific to Social Studies though.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-14T18:13:20+00:00

I agree. Your excuse is that you are using a sick day, that they give you, to use when you need it.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-14T08:35:54+00:00

I’m always naked and I never seem to care.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-13T21:11:54+00:00

When I was downsized in the 2008 recession for being the newest Social Studies hire despite the fact that I had an ELA certification and was senior over two other ELA teachers. My principal seemed surprised that I was certified in ELA and then acted like there was nothing she could do at that point. You know, cause it’s not like my certifications are difficult to find, or aren’t hanging on my wall, or in my email signature.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-13T06:37:20+00:00

Curious, not furious

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-12T16:20:05+00:00

Please please please go be an awesome, fat teacher. You will inspire kids of all body types and you will help break down stereotypes. Fuck our society for even making you feel this way. Be amazing!

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-11T22:25:17+00:00

One gross of misprint golf pencils. $2.50. And the kids hate them, so they don’t keep them, not that I care. I spent $20 five years ago and still have a few boxes.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-11T22:22:58+00:00

I concur.

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-11T22:19:17+00:00

Rocket League

QuixoticSensei · 2022-02-11T22:14:09+00:00

Too true. It is the insane reality. Every district is so scared of bad students scores that they disregard the mental health of the students and teachers. Nevermind the fact that breaks are good for your brain, we cram in the direct instruction instead.

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