Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.
The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.
With early starts how does everyone fit in a workout? I used to be up at 5-6am and workout before leaving house around 7.20am But now, even if get up at 5.30am, it takes me around an hour for my brain to wake up and then by the time I finish my shower it's only a few mins before I need to go to work After work, I'm home around 5pm, rest for an hour, then go do something until 8pm. My old school.had 2 hour lunches so it was easy to.fit a workout in. My new place has a gym in the school but only a 50min lunch break. So by the time I change clothes and get to.the gym I have maybe 30-40mins which seems rushed submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Link803 [link] [comments]
I switched to a new district this past year and continued using Canvas rather than their preferred Google Classroom. I had three preps, six class periods (two of which we inclusion), which resulted in eight different Google Classrooms and three different subjects. It was just too much to keep up with and my eyes would cross when would try to copy over course material. It was awful. With Canvas, I could just have three courses, and divide each student into class period. SO EASY. Unfortunately with the recent Canvas hack, I now have to switch to Google Classroom next year. Any advice on how I can deal with eight different classrooms and three different preps?!? submitted by /u/Significant-Card-401 [link] [comments]
I had an interview today for a sped position that went just awful. I couldn't even answer all the questions and I stuttered through the entire thing. I thought I was prepared but I guess not. I also I felt so unwelcome by the panel. I felt like I was written off before I was even given the chance, they were very cold and short. I got the rejection email not too long after the interview. Anyone else ever have a terrible interview? How did you bounce back? submitted by /u/Hieveryone8787 [link] [comments]
Hi I could use some advice! So before I got this job, my sister bought me concert tickets in New York in October. Now I’m stuck with a really daunting task in asking off for vacation. Honestly, as much as I WANT to go, I think I would just be stressed out and wondering if the students are falling behind on material. Again it’s my first year teaching with very little experience (still in school even but taking a year off to focus on teaching). My sisters want me to ask for at LEAST 2 days off in October for it. I would not ask for any more than 3 I feel like it’s a bad look to ask for days off before I even START my job, especially for harry styles lmao… Am I stressing for nothing? How do you guys feel when you haven’t a vacation during the school year? Is it a bad look? Or even a bad choice if I am granted the opportunity to use PD time? submitted by /u/Lumpy_Matter_3624 [link] [comments]
What day is it? What time is it? Do I want another cold beverage? submitted by /u/Tmettler5 [link] [comments]
I use google voice as a way of communicating with parents over text. A student who didn't do well in my class used their mom's phone (who I had talked to earlier this year) to text me asking me if it "was possible" to raise "my kid's" grade. Couple of things. One, I know it's the kid using their mom's phone because the way the text was written changed from one text in April to another, now. Also it called me bruh. Two, I submitted grades 3 weeks ago. And three, it is SUMMER. I'm off the clock lol. I didn't answer but now I'm wondering if I should use a different method next year if I'm going to communicate with parents. EDIT: I blocked em lol submitted by /u/smugfruitplate [link] [comments]
I've applied for 47 multiple subject jobs within a two hour radius of where I live, gotten only 5 interviews, and no offers. I got non-renewed as a first year teacher, and am only halfway through clearing my credential. I was offered a job in a completely different field, so I said you know what. whatever. There will be another job, but I can't hold out hope for a miracle while I have to get groceries. Hopefully this isn't the end of my teaching career, but life moves in mysterious ways. submitted by /u/somethingaboutorange [link] [comments]
Maybe I’m an asshole. Maybe it’s the school. I just wanted to document the year. 1) July 2025. Show up the week before the school year starts. School says everything is being reorganized and can’t set up the classroom yet, be patient. 2) The day before the school year starts the school informs me that there will be no classrooms for the history department (I’m a history teacher) and we will be floating this year. 3) August 2025. The school has an extra 45 minute period to have interventions. I’m told to give interventions in reading to the schools lowest performing students. 4) September 2025. I’m reprimanded because my Reading scores are the worst. I’m not the Reading Teacher. I’m told we’re here to support each other and I can’t just think about my content. By the way, my content is tested in my grade level. I’m not an ELAR teacher. I have been given no directives besides “teach reading”. 5) October 2025. Portables brought in. I’m told to expect to move in by next week and no more fl
I’ve been spending my entire year drawing blood out of a stone with this student. Final year of high school, on a good day we can write 2 grammatically incorrect sentences. I have done EVERYTHING to support this student. I have given them every resource in the book. I’ve provided annotations of readings, dot points structures of essay paragraphs, given them sources for assignments, class notes, arguments, cheat sheets. Anything, and I mean anything to get this student to just GRADUATE. I’ve stopped short at just doing the class for them (okay I’m using some hyperbole but we get the idea). No classwork. No homework. Somehow assignments are done (need to graduate) although sometimes a month late. Every subject is like this, and here university admissions are based on a percentile ranking so there will be no mark inflation to save this. I listen to them every day telling me about their plans to do a doctorate and become a professional in an extremely competitive field. I’ve been very hone
Real statement said to me nonchalantly by a new acquaintance at a party my brother was hosting. It's not the first time I've had an out-of-pocket moment with someone I barely know about my job - - but it's the first time I've been told my 20-year career is "irresponsible." submitted by /u/ant0519 [link] [comments]
I am so tired of the theft in my library and I just want to vent. I run a makerspace in my library. It's a mixture of make and break and also games. It's an opportunity for kids to play with an assortment of other kids, play games with rules, build and make to challenges etc. Except I have kids who really seems to think what's mine is theirs. I've lost the figures to stop motion, all the motors and fans from my snap circuits, Lego (tires and minifigs). I teach kids simple crochet and one of my projects was stolen off my desk and they also stole my box of safety eyes not to mention 6 out of the 10 crochet hooks I bought. I'm so tired. I have a big school, we have long days (private), and I'm the only librarian and every time I turn my back things are gone. I do my best to keep track of it all and make sure it's returned, but the minute my back is turned, gone. I don't really need advice (unless you have a great way to catch the little so and so) I just want to complain. I work my butt o
Small moments that feel great (as a middle school teacher): When the shy kid who never talks smiles at a joke. When a kid interrupts me to ask what I word I used means (you’re listening??? you care enough to ask???) When a kid calls me mom and then turns beet red. What are some underrated moments that bring you joy? submitted by /u/Roboticheartbeat [link] [comments]
As a veteran elementary teacher and recent redditor I’ve been told time and time again to steer kids away from memorization. I’ve been discouraged to use math flash cards and we don’t even have spelling tests in my district anymore. They give a spelling pattern test with like 5 words and 3 sentences. I get it. It’s more important to learn the patterns whether in math or ELA but rote memory is incredibly important for freeing up mental space for other tasks. Im sure there’s other benefits too. OR, AITA teacher thats just trying to rebel against the powers that be??? submitted by /u/veteranTeacher91 [link] [comments]
Student: Can you reopen the test? I didn’t pass. Me: I can, but I’d like you to take a little time to review the content first. Student, with a dramatic sigh: But I don’t know it. I just used AI for everything. Me, more shocked than I should be at their complete lack of embarrassment: Okay, so, how do you expect to pass the test? Student: I’m just trying different answers each time. Me: That doesn’t seem to be working for you. Student: Well I don’t know what else to do. Me: Do you think you might learn the content better if you did the assignments on your own? Student: No. I don’t know any of this. Me: … Student: Like I know I should do it, but I don’t have time to learn everything in three weeks. Me: Just humor me, okay? Go back through your assignments, and redo these ones in particular, because even the online system flagged them as AI.* Take some good notes. Then I can reopen the test. Student: … Me: I care about the quality of your summer break and want to graduate you as soon as
Hey everyone! The copy machine is down. We called Susan, and she said it won't be fixed until next week. Anyway, since it's Friday... What were some challenges that you faced recently? Anything that irked you? Maybe a co-worker is getting on your nerve? Class caught on fire because little Billy shoved a crayon into your pencil sharpener? Share all the vents and stories below! submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments]
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