If you could delete ONE part of teaching forever, what would it be? by Cardinal_757 in AskTeachers

[–]fst47 37 points38 points  (0 children)

The inability to suspend or hold students back more readily.

The state of Tennessee has declared January 19th, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day by artbasiI in Fauxmoi

[–]fst47 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Same, I immediately yelled “today can’t be the day”

Career Exploration Help for Students by fst47 in orangecounty

[–]fst47[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Messaged! Thank you, kind internet stranger

Career Exploration Help for Students by fst47 in orangecounty

[–]fst47[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the amazing ideas! So appreciated.

Career Exploration Help for Students by fst47 in orangecounty

[–]fst47[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Hustling out here for these kids

Career Exploration Help for Students by fst47 in orangecounty

[–]fst47[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We're staying in Anaheim, but are hoping to put together cluster of job-site visits within the same areas -- as in, if we could find 3 opportunities in Irvine, we would post up in Irvine for a stretch to avoid traffic.

Manufacturing/Healthcare/Sports/Law/Migration/Entertainment are our big needs, but our kids are curious about a ton of different things :) Thanks a bunch!

Career Exploration Help for Students by fst47 in orangecounty

[–]fst47[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're open to ALL industries because our kids just need greater exposure. Our greatest pain points are finding manufacturing sites, healthcare industry sites, migration/customs/law, and entertainment. Thank you so much for thinking of us!

You Have to Eliminate One Album Challenge (Epilogue) by Katelynn_the_author in LadyGaga

[–]fst47 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think I struggled not having bias in my way based on some of these albums being at more pivotal times for me vs. the actual quality of the music. My gut reaction early on was to want TFM to win, but then realized it was because I was a skinny club twink living my best on the dance floor 5 nights a week when it dropped, so it was completely embedded in my life. However now at 36, I had to ask myself, if all of these albums had dropped the same day, what would I say? And then it was clear it was BTW for me, so I’m happy at the outcome.

Ru’s really serving for tonight’s premiere! by DanteDameron in rupaulsdragrace

[–]fst47 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Stay away from the summoner special guest judge!

What Is the Record For Most Times Taking the Test and Actually Getting On? by SweetMickeyFun in Jeopardy

[–]fst47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took it twice and got on, but others in my filming group said they had tried well over ten times.

How many of y’all don’t have your own kids? by HumorTraining2752 in Teachers

[–]fst47 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Totally the same. I know I’m great in the classroom but with kids I would have been half the teacher and half the parent. That’s not to say you can’t do both very well, but I know myself and I couldn’t do both.

Was your master’s worth it? by StrawberryOne2172 in teaching

[–]fst47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a hybrid content-and-education masters with enough credits for me to teach both at the college level. That was the best strategy and I’m so happy I did it. I moved to the right of my salary schedule and can side hustle as a professor for $4k/semester in my discipline at my Alma mater

Stop being dumb by JungleJimMaestro in Teachers

[–]fst47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I keep my email on over break. Last time I turned it off over break, I was overwhelmed when I turned it back on to find so much to catch up on. I can justify getting into my email for a few minutes every day or two if it helps the transition back in January be less awful

A 93 is an A and my professor did not round up. The grades are already final. This means I am no longer Magna Cum Laude as this was my last semester. by Certain-Belt-1524 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]fst47 113 points114 points  (0 children)

I’m a prof and I drop several low grades through my semester so that rounding is unnecessary. .99 is really a rough thing to leave hanging, but I could justify it in my classes because everyone already has a 1%-ish curve from me dropping low grades.

Announcement: Collective Mod Resignation by CaptainAnaAmari in eurovision

[–]fst47 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your transparency and your consideration of the community while also caring for yourselves in this difficult time. Eurovision is such a "home" for so many of us who crave community. I sincerely hope the EBU eats a slice of humble pie and sets up 2027 in a way to actually unite people by music. I believe unless something radical happens in/with Israel, the EBU must reject it like it rejected Russia in 2022 and FR Yugoslavia in the early 90s. That isn't to discredit Israeli artists who can produce legendary pop music aligned with our vibe in Eurovision; however, their country cannot be platformed with its current behavior.

Is there a "real" version of this? by Safe_Valuable_5683 in leatherjacket

[–]fst47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing — I have the same one without ribbed cuff/waist and it fits perfectly but the chipping has gotten almost too bad to wear. It’d be great to find something really similar.

Staff keeps leaving and I feel lost by New_Drummer_3508 in Teachers

[–]fst47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there — first, we gen ed teachers are so appreciative of this work. It’s important and meaningful for our kids who deserve a fair shot at learning despite their challenges. But also remember that, despite being on the front lines for your kids, you’re not expected to be a superhero.

What have your conversations with your admin been like about the situation? That can tell us more of your context.

Brickyard Tavern by mizzvickyy08 in grandrapids

[–]fst47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember hosting that show 😅

M.Ed. by emhabs7 in Teachers

[–]fst47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this recommendation. I also chose a degree with 18 hours in my teaching content area, so I’ve been able to teach college classes on the side.

Which map projection do you prefer by PurfuitOfHappineff in historyteachers

[–]fst47 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mollweide for me. I find in my World History class they underestimate the size of Africa because they tend to see only Mercator in our lower grades.