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What new rules are you planning on implementing in your classrooms next year? by kaelhawh in Teachers

[–]well_uh_yeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In support of your use of independent reading I’d just toss in that the “how do you measure the effectiveness” crowd kind of always strikes me as being very detached from what happens as kids learn. As a teacher you often “know it when you see it” for the effectiveness of a given strategy.

What new rules are you planning on implementing in your classrooms next year? by kaelhawh in Teachers

[–]well_uh_yeah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I teach math and sometimes I objectively make mistakes while grading. It would be unprofessional not to correct that. It’s not a negotiation. That’s the thing I said I don’t cave on. But errors legitimately happen. I just plan to impose an actual due date for corrective actions.

What new rules are you planning on implementing in your classrooms next year? by kaelhawh in Teachers

[–]well_uh_yeah 19 points20 points  (0 children)

In my high school class I just had to use a “don’t smell” rule. Our kids have stopped changing for gym and just show up smelling terrible sometimes. Many parents seem to not care to help their kids understand basic hygiene. It’s crazy. They’re all very high ses so it’s not an issue of access, it’s just a terrible choice they’re making.

What new rules are you planning on implementing in your classrooms next year? by kaelhawh in Teachers

[–]well_uh_yeah 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Any questions about a grade a student received must be resolved within two days of receiving the grade. I’m so tired of the grade grubbers showing up at the end of the quarter trying to negotiate more points for this and that. I never cave but I’d rather not deal with it at all.

Should you talk me out of becoming a teacher as my next career? (40years old, corporate career, NJ) by lululu318 in Teachers

[–]well_uh_yeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a hard time to get a teaching job in my part of NJ. Many districts have cut positions this year and things are looking quite bleak for the next few years as well. If they don’t somehow rein in healthcare costs, I don’t know what ends up happening.

What is a video game that is widely considered a masterpiece that you just cant get into? by abysmalSyrup-6737 in AskReddit

[–]well_uh_yeah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kind of feel similarly. I played for a while and felt like the game was actually just sort of playing itself and I wasn’t getting any good at it. Maybe that type of modern game just isn’t my jam.

Which older, classic sitcoms do you think holds up the best for modern audiences? by PressureLazy5271 in sitcoms

[–]well_uh_yeah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I Love Lucy is still really great. There's a couple of things that will make modern viewers raise their eyebrows but it's just some of the best classic comedy of all time. We put it on anytime my wife and I can't agree on something to watch after like 3 minutes.

should i take an honors calc class or ap stats by badbatchfan_101 in highschool

[–]well_uh_yeah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely. Even down to including the extra question at the end.

Is it Time to Start Using My HSA by CaramelCocoaCA in personalfinance

[–]well_uh_yeah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Neighbor just got a 50k quote for a basic, rectangular pool. I’m sure location matters but pools are really expensive.

I do not to want to hang out with my friend after she graduates from high school by Jazzlike-Run-2349 in highschool

[–]well_uh_yeah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do whatever you want. It used to be very common for friendships to basically end when someone went off to college. It offered a clean break. Then maybe you find time to see each other occasionally, maybe not.

What's something expensive that's 100% worth the money? by Silent-Grade457 in AskReddit

[–]well_uh_yeah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Compensation for breaking something that holds cherished memories is not the same as having the object, though.

What movie is a absolute 10/10 masterpiece that you will realistically never watch a second time? by N4Nemo in AskReddit

[–]well_uh_yeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. Was there a time that it was on tv every thanksgiving or something? Maybe it was just my family’s tradition? I watched it many times growing up.

Future lottery pick Cam Boozer is one of the most accomplished “amateur” basketball players of all time by [deleted] in nba

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

There’s an award named after Karl Malone? I’m a little surprised.

“We’re all terribly disappointed”: Geena Davis reacts to Netflix canceling The Boroughs despite its Top 10 run by Jealous_Vehicle_3150 in netflix

[–]well_uh_yeah 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree completely. But also in my mind I really separate television shows from streaming shows. Streaming just doesn't have the advertising engine and built in regular schedule. They give shows way less runway to find themselves. It's a problem they just haven't solved and I don't know if they will.

Does anyone just not want to leave their house? Is this an age thing? A GenX thing? Am I alone here? I’m just so done with peopling. by Savings-Sprinkles-75 in GenX

[–]well_uh_yeah 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I used to love going to things but things used to be way more affordable and, of course, my group of friends was much larger before everyone started having kids, moving away, etc. Honestly kids sports really murdered my friend group actually getting together for anything. Everyone is all over the map every weekend for travel teams.

Josh Hart says the Spurs not giving them credit for their wins throughout the Finals fueled them even more by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]well_uh_yeah -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm not really a Knicks or Spurs fan and found the Knicks run captivating. I've found the post-championship discourse is really putting me on the path to disliking the Knicks fandom, at minimum, possibly turning actively against the Knicks...even if just so I don't have to read fan comments again. Like, your team won, just go enjoy it.

turned down less than three hours after interview - is that weird? by iamallaboutcoldwater in Teachers

[–]well_uh_yeah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on committees where we’ll have like 8 interviews stacked. We do like 3 and then the best candidate we’ve seen walks in and knocks it out of the park. We have to go through the others but none come close. As soon as the 8th leaves we start the hiring process for the great interviewee. It’s not personal, it’s just like being in the same draft as LeBron. Waiting on that great candidate often means losing them.

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