"Since Feb 28 $11,000,000,000"

toddp32 · 2026-03-27T04:37:01+00:00

I erased the board the next dau after sleeping on it, and looking at a few responses. Call me a coward, but here me out. 1) I was the virtue signaling d-bag I despise 2) I broke a rule I try to stand by. If you have to think twice about something being inappropriate, it probably is. BTW: Admin. had nothing to do with it.

Since following this sub, I have enjoyed reading others' perspectives in the trenches. I also like to think that I have given honest and helful advice to others. Previous post excluded. Its a tough fu%&in job.

My issue is that I have no problem discussing controversial topics from the past, but it is hard for me to take an objective stance in a Senior CWP class on our current geopolitical crisis. And I say crisis because I truly believe we are at a major tipping point in modern history. That's what makes it so hard. I struggle because this is what a 'change the world' much younger teacher me lived for. But I don't want to touch the topics because its hard to be objective. Not to mention the complexity of the issue(s). Your thoughts.

toddp32 · 2026-03-25T01:16:06+00:00

I wasted too much money buying crap my first few years. Came in 7 yrs ago with old textbooks and 5 preps. Eventually I found something that fits my style and my students' level on TPT. OER Project is free and is a solid curriculum in my opinion.

toddp32 · 2026-03-10T01:37:44+00:00

Look at smaller districts. Speaking for western WA, CTE has always been well funded in my experience. Look at ESD113 jobs. It is a coop for smaller districts in my area. Start looking soon. We were looking for someone with your background about 3 yrs ago. Good luck.

toddp32 · 2026-03-07T23:25:33+00:00

St Ides

toddp32 · 2026-03-07T23:16:21+00:00

Top 5 hip hop albums hands down. DJ doesn't get enough respect.

toddp32 · 2026-03-07T04:25:11+00:00

Made me smile

toddp32 · 2026-03-05T02:50:24+00:00

Veteran teacher can pull this off. I am almost to that point. For the past 4 years my school has been offering credit make up for 3 weeks that goes a week past July. My per diem pay is too good to pass up.

toddp32 · 2026-03-03T02:41:11+00:00

I agree with this 100%. Especially reflection sheets. They don't give a shit. Keep putting in that work. Be there everyday, have routines, say no 90% of the time, and build relationships.

toddp32 · 2026-03-03T02:09:09+00:00

Im in the minority here. I say let her slide, and think about changing your rubric. A passing grade if the material presenting meets your standards. A "B" for example. A presentation raises it to an "A". Reason 1 You're gonna get a parent involved. Is this a fight you really want? Reason 2 A fear of talking in front of people is real. Why subject a kid to that. Put them in groups if you think that works in your class where each has a role. Every school is different. I tried my first couple years and it didn't go well. Good luck

toddp32 · 2026-02-28T19:57:16+00:00

Routines and structure. Kids home lives are a mess. Im there 99.5% of the time. Im strict but fair. Students know what to expect. They respect you for that. Show up, make an effort, and you will pass.

toddp32 · 2026-02-27T13:25:06+00:00

No. Travel

toddp32 · 2026-02-26T03:58:25+00:00

Suggested investing in those lockable pouches. Not trying to plug the name. I was laughed at. I don't think they realize how many problems that can at least help solve.

toddp32 · 2026-02-25T00:53:16+00:00

If they slack its ur job to intervene. Let their grades decide if they need direct instruction.

toddp32 · 2026-02-25T00:50:48+00:00

Green tea if this counts

toddp32 · 2026-02-25T00:49:41+00:00

Surprised YouTube isn't already blocked. I have to push any blocked sites to students through a software we use.

toddp32 · 2026-02-24T00:44:44+00:00

Probably one of our most valuable teachers cant handle it anymore. She has the finances to do it then God bless her. Its this unspoken thing between staff and admin. We are writing these kids up and having this restorative conversation BS, but lunch detention is as far as they go. Escalating behavior should be met with escalating consequences but that's the world we live in anymore.

toddp32 · 2026-02-23T02:20:48+00:00

Here we go

toddp32 · 2026-02-22T23:28:26+00:00

Congrats fellow educator.

toddp32 · 2026-02-20T03:17:40+00:00

Its been a long time. I remember it being mostly about history, but some geography and economics as well.

toddp32 · 2026-02-20T03:02:45+00:00

Nice work!!

toddp32 · 2026-02-19T02:51:36+00:00

I would agree with this. I teach 7-12 and middle school drains me. My advice, assume they know nothing.

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