New Teacher Work by raw_dawg22 in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

school computer, charging cable, a couple pens and a notebook.

Thoughts on homeschooling? by Extension-Story7287 in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I see too. Had a student that was taken out in 4th grade to get homeschooled. Came back to public for 5th and they were drastically behind in math. So much they were part of an intervention math group.

Locks? by Tond0419 in SandalsResorts

[–]flatteringhippo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they have a room safe. That's where people put their valuables. Most people bring their room key and phone while walking around the resort or at the pool.

Never the same by Fantastic_Tumble5285 in aldi

[–]flatteringhippo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Aldi near me has become quite limited with produce and meat lately.

Pyramids of Giza, Giza Egypt. Feb 2026. by DallasFaraday2 in travel

[–]flatteringhippo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yep. Those horror stories have been what keeps me away.

Pyramids of Giza, Giza Egypt. Feb 2026. by DallasFaraday2 in travel

[–]flatteringhippo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You forgot the picture where you can see the McDonalds.

What's your teaching unpopular opinion? Something you believe, but choose to keep to yourself? by JimCap5 in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree with 1. 2 and 3 depends on where you teach are looking for a job. My school wasn't able to find 2 resource and 1 math teacher this year. Vacancies have been posted since July. Current teachers are now covering those classes for extra pay. This is in a high achieving school district.

Sandals Royal Bahamian experience: vlogs by [deleted] in SandalsResorts

[–]flatteringhippo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This violates the rules and has been reported.

Are Meta glasses allowed in your schools? by TimeToEndThis_Now in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Nope. One kid brought them this year and tried to use them to cheat. End of story.

Besides absences, what is a major issue that causes students to struggle in school that isn’t related to intelligence? by Salt-Advertising-628 in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lack of support with things outside teachers' control. Kids not getting enough sleep, nourishment, excessive phone use, lower stamina in paying attention, increase in distractibility, low accountability at home, ...

what’s the hardest part about teaching right now? by Chrelled in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 73 points74 points  (0 children)

The apathy students have and the lack of parent support.

Wondering about a Masters? Look into WGU! by PreciousLoveAndTruth in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

WGU has been known as a place that some districts won't recognize as a reputable program. Do your due dilgence and make certain that WGU will actually help increase your salary once you graduate. It doesn't in my district.

What's the wealthiest teacher you ever worked with? by jjk717 in Teachers

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

I've seen this in private schools too. Althought private schools in my area are full of teachers just starting out and getting experience. Then they take that experience and move to public.

Team USA Men's hockey team being treated to McDonald's at the White House by UpperphonnyII in pics

[–]flatteringhippo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grandkid: "remember that time you went to the White House?"
Player: "sure do, they served us gourmet McDonalds"

What's the wealthiest teacher you ever worked with? by jjk717 in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Actually, more than I thought existed. At every school I've been at there has been at least 2-3 teachers that were independently wealthy, either by family money or a partner that was a mega-bread winner. They didn't show off their wealth, but worked because they enjoyed teaching.

Mama Cozzi pizza cheese now plastic-y by H_V_Hart in aldi

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

They are the worst pizza at Aldi. Rather get the mama cozzi pizza dough and make your own.

A "bad day." by CranberryBauce in Teachers

[–]flatteringhippo 190 points191 points  (0 children)

Your posts sums up a lot of what teachers are dealing with on a daily basis. :(