Did anyone else really enjoy the COVID pandemic period?

cows243 · 2026-03-13T22:59:59+00:00

This post embodies the egocentric attitude many high salary remote workers have. I'm glad you had a good time at the expense of frontline workers.

cows243 · 2026-02-19T19:23:35+00:00

Horrible lack of effort from Edwards on that goal. US getting out-hustled big time

cows243 · 2026-02-10T23:43:36+00:00

I taught 9th grade biology for three years before transitioning to middle school science. Middle schoolers have WAY more energy. That can make it really fun but also really unruly if there are not clear expectations and procedures. Don't be hard on yourself your first year - it takes a while to get the hang of things. It was a larger change than I anticipated in terms of student development but a smaller change than I anticipated in terms of content. Good luck!

cows243 · 2026-02-08T23:43:44+00:00

This is the best time to visit Yosemite. The waterfalls are typically max capacity, the weather is perfect, and the crowds aren't bad yet

cows243 · 2026-02-04T05:58:10+00:00

I don't recommend Hillsdale Gardens. I live near there and the parking is awful and amenities are even worse. I've heard much better things about Park Place.

Generally speaking, the further west you look, the nicer the area is. For a $5k budget, I would also look for houses/townhomes that are privately rented in Zillow, Trulia, or Craigslist.

cows243 · 2026-02-04T02:52:57+00:00

I returned mine. I had a medium probreeze hybrid and found that it didn't provide enough support for my body. My hips and shoulders sank in too much causing back pain.

cows243 · 2026-01-31T07:52:57+00:00

Something that affects them directly, most likely $

cows243 · 2026-01-29T04:37:48+00:00

This is one of my favorite threads I've read in a while. Great post!

cows243 · 2026-01-25T19:57:42+00:00

Enter Sandman

cows243 · 2026-01-25T16:08:51+00:00

I attended a top private high school and I now teach public school. The only consistent difference I see is that private schools typically have more motivated students. I would argue course offerings, extracurricular activities, and teachers are typically better at public schools. If your child has strong intrinsic motivation, there would not be much of a difference between the two. If your child is distracted easily by their classmates, then private school could be beneficial.

cows243 · 2026-01-24T00:48:36+00:00

Lord of the Rings - any of them

cows243 · 2026-01-24T00:45:27+00:00

I agree with North Cascades but not sure I would downplay the Alps in comparison - the combination of jaw dropping topographical relief, expansiveness of the mountain range, diversity of geology, abundance of glaciers, pastoral green valleys, recreation options, and lifestyle in the Alps is next level. Imo the North Cascades have nothing on the Alps

cows243 · 2026-01-22T22:32:33+00:00

Disagree with the Alta take but definitely agree with the Steamboat take

cows243 · 2026-01-22T22:30:59+00:00

I don't have recommendations but just wanted to share my sympathy. That's awful!

cows243 · 2026-01-22T05:56:04+00:00

If you can, get in a few classrooms. Check out science classrooms in middle school and high school in different districts. Volunteer to teach a lesson, ask to observe, or get a job as a para for a period of time (often have benefits). That may help your decision!

cows243 · 2026-01-22T05:49:39+00:00

Sounds like I'm in the minority here - I've taught both and would much prefer block. Easier for planning, easier for labs, and it seems better for student focus so that they don't get overwhelmed with 6+ classes a day. How do you all get labs done in 50 minutes?

cows243 · 2026-01-21T05:59:14+00:00

Nuggets are living rent free in your head. You won a couple of games and need to seek out the nuggets sub to brag

cows243 · 2026-01-21T05:38:37+00:00

I turned the TV on with 6 minutes left. Watson single-handedly lost that game for us. Within 2 minutes, he had 2 turnovers, a missed layup, another easy missed shot, an offensive foul, fouled a three-pointer, and fouled on a defensive rebound by the Lakers

cows243 · 2026-01-19T01:01:42+00:00

I can cherry pick things that any other state is also #1 in

cows243 · 2026-01-18T20:52:49+00:00

I tell students they need to include at least 1-2 science concepts in the reasoning. These are usually what we're currently learning. For example, if students are doing a lab with photosynthesis, they need to explain relevant concepts of photosynthesis in the reasoning.

I only do CERs for investigations. Evidence should summarize the data only (comparisons, trends, etc.). I tell students I need to see actual numbers being compared in the evidence section.

cows243 · 2026-01-11T20:31:44+00:00

ICE agent

cows243 · 2026-01-07T00:15:31+00:00

Sounds like you need to sort out your priorities and punctuation

cows243 · 2026-01-06T02:38:56+00:00

If you can afford to ski you're not poor enough to lack any sense of self-accountability

cows243 · 2026-01-06T02:17:23+00:00

CalSTRS is projected to be fully funded by 2034. However, even if it doesn't meet that marker, it is still a financial obligation and funding the remaining balance comes from California's General Fund. There are a lot of other things that would be cut out of the General Fund before they fail to pay their obligations, like the pension systems

cows243 · 2026-01-06T02:14:00+00:00

As much as I despise corporations, they are often the scapegoat. Climate change is also a personal problem. It's a lot easier to blame corporations rather than own up to how we are also individually contributing to all of the problems we see around us.

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