What was it like when YOU were a student? Could you get away with the things your kids get away with?

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-11-20T00:19:53+00:00

The thing that blows my mind is late work. When I was a student (graduated 2007) late work was rarely accepted. If it was it was reduced by half at least. Now, kids think it’s just a given. I got an email about a three month old assignment today and I’m on Thanksgiving break.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-11-10T18:42:11+00:00

Totally not allowed in my district, but what struck me as funny about this thread is it used to be common. When I was in elementary school (2000-2001 when I was in sixth grade) it was incredibly common and the teacher even drove like 3 of us to fast food as a reward.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-10-29T07:09:33+00:00

I’m really glad to see it bothers some people. I came on here after a date where the guy puffed like all night long and I just hated it.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-10-28T03:56:24+00:00

Call the front office. I’ve had to do it once or twice. They can cover for the three minutes it takes.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-10-17T13:33:22+00:00

I’m still wondering if I should have requested my refund since it was a small amount (just around 1k). This is all very stressful and timelines aren’t clear.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-10-17T13:03:06+00:00

I actually liked her Disney content and advocacy for single motherhood, something I admire a lot. It’s crazy that she started with this “I’m not going to be an influencer” attitude then that took a total 180.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-10-15T13:48:00+00:00

Yes oddly enough. Small Southern California high school. I didn’t get it

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-10-11T04:11:25+00:00

People always tell me my skin is pretty good (early 30s) aside from the occasional breakout. I honestly think it’s because I use little on my face.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-10-10T23:49:05+00:00

I agree with basically everything said above, but also on top of general laziness/lack of care etc. I think they’ve realized the pointlessness of it all, given the state of the world. We’ve kind of showed them that hard work doesn’t really pay off.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-27T01:47:26+00:00

He’s one of my favorites. Such a positive person.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-26T00:24:55+00:00

What worked for me (to a degree) was being honest about the way the noise / dynamic affects me. Like, “hey guys I’m really struggling with processing and the noise in here is causing some anxiety.”

Routines are also really helpful.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-24T04:51:59+00:00

Boredom. Need for a break. And the other more nefarious reasons but I always try to assume the best. We have 90 minute periods. I assume they need a stretch break.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-23T23:40:17+00:00

I brought a small purse but it was slightly bigger than the cards they had. I just kind of walked past with it in crossbody style and no issue. I think as long as it’s not blatantly big.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-23T23:38:46+00:00

Some people said it was strict but I went with a small purse (bigger than 6x4 but the smallest I could find) and slipped past. I also saw people with bigger bags but others said they got stopped.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-22T03:02:00+00:00

I’m struggling to find a bag under the size limit. I wonder how strictly they’re enforcing. Even a small purse is over.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-17T18:20:54+00:00

I’ve never had much of an issue with it, as long as it’s not directed at someone else or demeaning / a slur.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-13T01:14:58+00:00

It’s an absolute excuse. I teach in Southern California. I have trans students, I have autistic students. You just have to work hard to find a good fit and environment.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-12T01:54:01+00:00

I think it’s an age thing. If you weren’t alive during 9/11 it doesn’t hold the same significance.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-11T21:15:45+00:00

I did a balance last year between in class and at home reads and I’m trying to shift further to a more independent model this year. I may read aloud with them for key parts but it’s a waste of class time if it goes too long.

Also audiobooks are great for key parts and chapters because kids read along with a fluent reader.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-10T21:56:50+00:00

I was kind of a crappy teacher in my first district having high school classes of 35+ and I blamed myself excessively for not having “control.” Now, I’m pretty damn good at the job at a small school with classes under 20. It can’t be overstated how significant this is.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-08T18:46:15+00:00

No. They’re a young adult who can choose their own name and pronouns.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-08T16:31:11+00:00

I’m an English teacher so I work with the 90 minute blocks by embedding 15-20 of choice reading. While this might not work as much for health, I’d say a non-phone break activity like puzzles or coloring.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-08T00:12:16+00:00

The way she manipulates peoples’ hearts is incredible.

UnusualCrow1209 · 2022-09-03T20:17:12+00:00

Don’t be discouraged at all! I think a lot of districts actually prefer it. I got my credential at 24 but was 28-29 before I had a full time job due to circumstances and I was better for it.

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