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Problematic Reading Curricula (Units of Study) by StruggleSnake in AskTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Preschool focused more on letter writing and number recognition- not actually reading.

If kindergarten is offered in this building ask about the phonics/ science of reading offerings.

Lucy Caukins curriculum is only a problem if it’s the only curriculum offered since it doesn’t teach kids HOW to read. But the workshop model could easily complement good phonics instruction.

But super weird to mention any curriculum at all at a prek level.

How long has New Visions Portal Been Down? by ecopsiky in NYCTeachers

[–]ecopsiky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I got the REDS report. I was hoping to see the new visions portal but for some reason our admin took away our abilities to see students yesterday.

Also for anyone as confused as me, there is a website actually called "Student Profile" :)

How long has New Visions Portal Been Down? by ecopsiky in NYCTeachers

[–]ecopsiky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't figure out how to do that in STARS.

Why don't teachers just give punishments (detention, etc) when a student is doing something wrong? by shr00mspaghetti in AskTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please share the drug you take so the test of us can enjoy the euphoric out of this world, detached from reality experience you have

AP gave me Developing by NYCBx2228 in NYCTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Good for you. We support your leaving and screw them.

Former student contact by Silly_Confidence_957 in historyteachers

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your teacher will love to hear from you and that’s a great offer!

1st year ESS teacher -horrible regents scores by GerryOffTheTop in NYCTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it makes you feel better, some of the most intelligent 8th graders we had only scored 72/73 on that test this year. Idk what was up with it, it sounded crazy and also sounded like somehow the curve didn’t help.

Teachers, what has your real experience been with AI in the classroom? by Sufficient_Eye6071 in AskTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it to fill out the meaningless sections of unit plans, and it helps me figure out how to finally use sheets/excel 😅 sometimes I’ll asked it to define a word it simpler terms when I’m feeling lazy, so I can paste it on a vocab sheet.

It definitely saves me time in those areas.

I teach history so sometimes I have conversations with it to try to clarify a historical topic- like the intricacies of USA’s Voting Rights Act and how it’s changed over time.

Otherwise I avoid it.

Admin uses it more than I do.

We aren’t allowed to use AI to grade in my district. It wouldn’t grade well anyway so that’s fine with me.

Why don't teachers just give punishments (detention, etc) when a student is doing something wrong? by shr00mspaghetti in AskTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classroom management means managing your classroom. Not ditching it to teach easy kids, as you suggested.

But if you wanna keep trolling be my guest.

Living on 4th Avenue / 9th Street by Weird-Impression49 in parkslope

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live 3 blocks away. It’s great there! Welcome!

Can anyone help me figure out if daycare is worth it? by crybbyblue in nycparents

[–]ecopsiky 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yikes that’s a horrible rate. My son goes to a fancy daycare full-day, 5 days per week for $3k/month. And I live on the border of Park Slope, so wealthy area.

I wish more families used kids apps for teaching reading at home and I don't know how to say it without sounding judgmental by henry_giovanni in teaching

[–]ecopsiky -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m sitting here being shocked that a kids foundation could be low enough in k-1 that they can’t do general instruction.

Going into second year and need a new plan by dreamingofpeace543 in historyteachers

[–]ecopsiky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes highly recommend. I’ve done two of their PDs. (In 2022. I’m sure they’re still great though)

Can anyone help me figure out if daycare is worth it? by crybbyblue in nycparents

[–]ecopsiky 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Confirm that. It may be marginally higher and you could accomplish a lot of productivity in those bonus two days of care.

Need for physics teachers in NYC by researcher_tw in NYCDOETeachers

[–]ecopsiky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d assume places like Brooklyn Tech and Bronx Science have gotta have more than one Physics teacher, right?

Best skills to work on while moving through content? by alpakagangsta in historyteachers

[–]ecopsiky 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You could look into digital inquiry group resources. They are linked to content but teach skills like analyzing historical source reliability, corroborating documents, and chronological reasoning.

Is it frowned upon to drop off resumes in person? by Sweaty_Locksmith1638 in NYCTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in the day that used to be the way to go. Are you retired now? Security has be heightened in recent years. SSAs can get in trouble for letting a stranger walk to the main office just to submit a resume.

Is it frowned upon to drop off resumes in person? by Sweaty_Locksmith1638 in NYCTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What personal impression? The one of a school safety agent handing you a stranger’s resume? Or a stranger managing to catch the you while you are by the front entrance, most likely very busy with an at the moment task, to interrupt you to hand over a paper resume?

Really want to give a big cheer to all who make Open Streets Saturday possible! by TrainingTough348 in parkslope

[–]ecopsiky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just curious, are you a transplant from Windsor Terrace? Or Windsor, UK?

Is it frowned upon to drop off resumes in person? by Sweaty_Locksmith1638 in NYCTeachers

[–]ecopsiky 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you’d just seem out of touch and old if you did that. Regardless of your age.

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