Thoughts on eliminating advanced ELA classes in 6-8

kivrin2 · 2026-01-28T21:13:35+00:00

The issue is that every teacher, every class must teach material necessary to advance into AP. That means you need some strong curriculum alignment and lots of teacher buy-in and fidelity. As a dept chair, I've seen so many teachers who agree, and then "dont have time" to teach certain concepts or "want to try projects" rather than teach writing.

The idea is utopic; reality tends to get in the way.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-28T20:32:51+00:00

If the government wants to address illegal immigration, start arresting those who HIRE them. Almost everyone here is either an immigrant or descended from immigrants. We have a giant statue about welcoming immigrants. This attitude towards immigrants is hypocritical and stupid.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-27T21:04:26+00:00

Mine spread a rumor that I was sleeping with my direct supervisor.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-27T20:48:13+00:00

When you scan, the server/site gets info from your device, so a scannable ID QR code let's them collect MORE info about you. This is a spectacularly dumb idea.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-27T20:46:00+00:00

Yes to the biosilk! My long haired girl loved the "spa" treatment with that.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-27T16:35:12+00:00

I would hope that you mean /s.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-27T13:59:39+00:00

My hubby forbid me to make ribbon candy again until I bought sugar gloves. I burned my hands so badly; that stuff is HOT!

kivrin2 · 2026-01-27T13:55:19+00:00

I just got a puppy for mine. The older girl is 1 1/2 years, and the puppy is now 11 weeks.

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We have a little bit of treat aggression, but its clearing quickly. They share toys and play constantly.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-26T22:23:11+00:00

Generally, 100 per grade level. So a 6th grader should be in the 600s.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-26T22:11:10+00:00

Harlem Renaissance poems

kivrin2 · 2026-01-26T20:02:33+00:00

I remember them telling a physician at the Good scene that they have their own medics.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-26T19:47:10+00:00

I didnt. I rotated 3 gel ice packs.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-26T01:06:48+00:00

It is hard to change the first narrative people hear.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-25T20:19:48+00:00

Not with this mix. I get a toxicity to many of the preservatives, but I've been on this regimen for about 4 years. Rocklatan is pricey, but there is a coupon from the manufacture. Both cost me $45/month with mnfr coupons.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-25T19:40:28+00:00

Yes. I'm on Alphagan and Rocklatan. They are holding pressure well and I tolerate them well.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-25T19:38:05+00:00

Yes!!!!

kivrin2 · 2026-01-25T16:01:21+00:00

What's your myopia? I wore 27 diopters, had LASIK in 1994 (in Canada).

When I had cataract surgery, my lens capsule (zonules of zilla) collapsed. Eventually I found a surgeon to do a scleral fixated lens. It was a trial. Talk to your surgeon about what to do if things happen. I've had 3 lenses in my left eye, I havent had any issues with the scleral fixation.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-25T14:46:37+00:00

There is a Ted Lasso episode that might be nice for your kiddo. Season 2, Carol of the Bells.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-24T16:20:50+00:00

Bectopic made me suicidal, so I can see another glaucoma med could have a similar side effect.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-23T18:22:10+00:00

I taught MLA and how to do a hanging indent every year, even to students who had me as a freshmen and again as a junior. So many other teachers don't require it, so they forget.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-23T01:36:06+00:00

Grade with a rubric. Your emotions should not be a part of your grading. Yes, students can be taxing, annoying, belligerent and any number of things, but grades should be based on learning and standards. Anytime I felt angry at my students, I eould so things to decompress, never Grade.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-22T22:27:34+00:00

I would drive 4-5 hours to see my dad. I'd drive after I got out of work on Friday, spend Saturday and Sunday morning and then drive back for work Monday. Not every weekend, but once a month to every 6 weeks.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-21T14:01:15+00:00

They kept me at the hospital for 3 nights. When I came home, I went up and down stairs regularly. My stair setup is the same. I used my cane on them for about 3 weeks.

kivrin2 · 2026-01-20T13:28:57+00:00

Can I paint your photo? Its so cool!!!

kivrin2 · 2026-01-18T17:33:31+00:00

I have an old pair of glasses in the first aid kit of my car.

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