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Hi, everyone. Just coming here to rant. I’m not looking for tips/tricks. Just some commiseration with other people who may feel the same to make me feel less alone. We are literally only 3 weeks into school, and I’m already overwhelmed by the amount of behaviors, accommodations, paperwork, therapists, training, & parent rapport being dropped onto me. I have been teaching for 7 years, I have taught middle/elementary & pre-k. I currently teach at a private, accredited pre-k. My whole job, is literally to prepare my students to be functional when they go to kindergarten next year. But I honest to goodness have never taught young children so helpless, unimaginative, selfish, reckless, violent, entitled, & off their little rockers in my life. And frankly, the behaviors I am asked to “fix” are above my freaking pay grade. Why am I a gen ed teacher with high needs/high behavior children in my room? Especially the ones with diagnosis’s that when they go to school will require a para or a class
So I teach at a title I middle school and we host an after school program where us teachers that participate get to pick what kind of extras we teach (cooking, sewing, book club, scrapbooking, leadership, etc.) in 20-30 minute rotating sections for two hours. Even though I’m a math teacher, I offered to teach creative writing once a week. Well. In the questionnaire the students filled out asking what kind of things interest them, a LOT of students said anime. And I’m the only teacher that’s part of the program that knows anything about anime, so I offered to take on a day of that as a club. The only thing is. I have no idea what I’m going to have them do that I can make a lesson plan for each week. One teacher suggested we take the stories from our creative writing days and turn them into manga. Im also thinking we can talk about Japanese traditions and festivals and such that some anime show off. But I’m going to need something every week until the end of the school year and I really
I’m teaching first grade and starting my first year after qualifying, and I need to know whether other teachers relate because I’m already losing my mind. I’ve spent hours this week cleaning mould off walls, removing spider webs from windows, cleaning boards, sorting the carpet, putting up bulletin boards and moving furniture that is so ridiculously heavy I’m surprised my first workplace injury isn’t just being flattened by a bookshelf. I’ve probably spent 250 dollars this week, on at times the most basic supplies like a stationary holder because the school clearly don’t view it as a necessity. I mean - what? And then there’s this weird unspoken expectation. Nobody is technically forcing you to buy cushions, rugs, seating, decorations and reading-corner stuff; but when everyone else does, suddenly you feel like you have to as well. I know setting up your classroom is part of the job, but surely cleaning mould, scrubbing walls and moving massive furniture isn’t? Where do you guys draw t
last year was my first year teaching. im at a title I k-8 school that offers high school algebra to 8th graders... if they qualify. I was the only 7th and 8th grade math teacher in the school last year. the year I started, there were 0 8th graders that had qualified for algebra the previous year. my 7th graders took the algebra readiness test at the end of last year. 6 of them qualified and are now taking high school algebra this year. my principal attributes this to those 6 students simply being gifted... but id like to think I had a hand in their success :) submitted by /u/stacker103 [link] [comments]
It's first period. The bell is about to ring. Some girls are talking about shipping in some anime. The conversation evolves into their description of what they would like in a guy. I'm here at my desk ready to tell them that this is the chemistry class with the breakers and pipettes, not the relationships. Before I do that, one girl says that her ideal guy can string a bow and shoot through 12 axes in one shot. There's just visible confusion from the other girls. The boys notice the silence and after a small explanation, one says, "Your ideal guy is Matt Damon?" Another says, "Your ideal guy is Nobody?" This first period class likes to run their mouths about stupid stuff like ice skating and poodles even when I'm talking about the chemical reactions they need to know for a test that they don't study for, but it's the occasional gems like this that get me through this class. submitted by /u/BlackOrre [link] [comments]
This happens, without fail, EVERY YEAR. If you're going to listen to the teachers and set them up, why does this happen? Why are you not putting some kind of flag saying "don't put x kid with y kid" so they can't take turns going to the counseling office and getting their gasoline being put with the other's spark? It's ridiculous! submitted by /u/smugfruitplate [link] [comments]
Teachers, with the start of the near year upon us, what are your go to methods to try to avoid catching an illness from the classroom? Do you even worry about it? submitted by /u/Sad_Enthusiasm_4033 [link] [comments]
I teach high school. In class today, my students were working independently/in small groups on a packet. We have a 42 minute period and this was about 20-25 minutes of work. I had worksheet for them to start after. One of my freshmen was working on a paper assignment for another class (some kind of math). She would not put it away after multiple warnings and as a result was moving very slowly through the assignment she should have been doing for me. This was over 25 or so minutes and most other people finished and moved on. Eventually about 15 minutes before the bell, I took her math paper and told her I would be giving it to her other teacher. She was like noooooo but then started working on my assignment. She didn't ask me for her math paper back at the end of class and didn't come find me after school. So I looked up her math teacher and dropped it in her box about an hour after school finished. Well the student emailed me around 30 minutes ago asking if they could come early to my
First baby expected after a longgg 4+ year fertility journey. Obviously I’m ecstatic about finally being pregnant, but the start of the school year coinciding with my first trimester is killing me! Today was the 5th day of school and I’m 6w5d pregnant. The exhaustion is unreal!!! I’m an absolute zombie! How do I make it through the next few weeks!? Hoping 2nd trimester things get better. 😅 submitted by /u/No_Boysenberry_7887 [link] [comments]
I really don’t think I can make it another 31 years. The classes just get more and more difficult. The work load is taxing. I’m so jealous of the people that can go when they’re 55. Anyone else feeling this way? Sorry to edit: Teachers in Tier 2 for retirement in Illinois. submitted by /u/Chocolatemilk423 [link] [comments]
I am a middle school elective teacher that covers grades 6-8. I genuinely don't know where to start with this because I've never seen a situation like this happen in real life - only in cheesy kids movies or cartoons. I have a student, who I will call Sam for simplicity sake, that is in the 6th grade, who is so disliked by his peers that they refuse to even sit next to him most of the time. He unfortunately has two things working against him; he is known for being "gross" and he clearly has some issues understanding/respecting unspoken social rules. From the first day of school, I noticed that any time someone was forced to sit next to Sam, whether it be due to lack of options or being put in a group with him, almost every single student would physically move their chair as far away from him as possible. I have regular rectangular tables arranged in groups of four, so that students are in pairs that face each other. Anyone that is supposed to sit on his side of the table will instead c
School starts tomorrow, but I started to miscarry today. At this point, writing sub plans for the first day of school sounds worse than going in (please don’t judge me). Would you tell your principal that you’re miscarrying? For context, I’m at three buildings so I would have to email three principals. My mom and husband think I should tell them for potential emotional support and if I need to take time off in the future. Any kind words of wisdom would be appreciated. submitted by /u/lover_of_hippos [link] [comments]
Recently moved to a new state and struggled to find a spot in the public school district, but a charter school reached out with a stable position. I took it, even with the negative perception charter schools have, and tried to keep an open mind. I am on Day 2 with kids after a week of PD. My mind is set: charter schools are dysfunctional hellholes with leadership staff who seem to have never taught any classes themselves. submitted by /u/vmpireslyr [link] [comments]
Teaching in a sped behavior classroom with 4th-5th graders and snack time is killing me. We do it when they return from specials at 8:45am. It’s an awkward time bc they just finished breakfast an hour earlier, but it helps the transition from specials to academic work. I may end up shifting it later tbh but that’s besides the point. The problem is when someone doesn’t have a snack, it’s the end of the world. Screaming/crying/begging to leave the room to go get one. A personal boundary of mine as an educator is buying food for kids. I already give so much to this job, I will not be responsible for feeding students. All of my students receive breakfast and lunch at school everyday so I know they aren’t going hungry. (I only have 5 kids & I know all their family situations well too) They also are already being manipulative and lying to other adults that they don’t have a snack in order to get one they like better. Basically wondering if anyone else has experienced this in elementary and h
Yes you read that right. Private Schools are a breeding ground for corrupt educational practices. The principal I use to have literally said it was illegal for teachers to give students Ds and Fs… She would bully and scream at teachers as if they’re livestock. Guess who would follow this same behavior? You guessed it, these entitled parents who think they own the teachers. Just because you pay tuition doesn’t make you the 2nd coming of Christ. As a result, teachers aren’t even able to discipline students correctly because the school is too scared of losing their customers. We aren’t able to give students the scores they actually deserve because it’s our responsibility to save them. We aren’t able to be righteous without the risk of getting sued… These entitled parents and corrupt admins will be the death of modern education. submitted by /u/Slight-Watercress151 [link] [comments]
I started getting more on the 3rd day of school. And these aren't kids they are giving me from another teacher, they are kids the parents didn't bother enrolling until after school had already started so no one knew anything about them so we don't have enough teachers. And we all know the district administration isn't going to pay for any more. Not sure if it's a "welcome to public school" situation or a "welcome to SPED" situation or both, but I am getting my ass absolutely handed to me. I haven't had a lunch break since that 3rd day. They aren't giving me any more paras to help handle the classroom, where all these kids are all day except for recess. Please tell me about your nightmare starts to the school year to make me feel better! submitted by /u/Cloud13181 [link] [comments]
I have an entire class that had the same wrong answer for their constructed response. They all used the same app to take a picture and copy whatever it says. Then they all copied it word for word. I have heard about 27 identical personal stories that have nothing to do with the text assigned. The question now is if I deal with the headache of putting in 80% of my grades as a 0 for cheating or just give them a pop quiz over the information tomorrow. Even if it was right do they not think that when their friends all copied the same answer I'd notice and google it myself? submitted by /u/thecooliestone [link] [comments]
Whoever does scheduling stop giving one teacher all the academically bad and behavior issue students. It's wrong and not to mention unfair. Also in a tested subject, that one teacher will have lower scores for that reason. Stop fucking doing this. submitted by /u/CartoonistCrafty950 [link] [comments]
You guys are amazing! I knew I needed a real pencil sharpener and I searched here for recommendations, and you said the AFMAT is the way to go. Guys, I’ve been sharpening pencils all day long! It gently pulls in the pencil, goes ham on it, then politely gives it back to me! I am in love with this thing! Thank you! (Teacher simple pleasures!) submitted by /u/quokkaqrazy [link] [comments]
I don’t understand. R/cripplingalcholism has more standards than this sub does. Why do you allow anti education/Russian psyops to abuse teachers here? Set up some verification, for fuck’s sake. Set the tone! It’s crazy what’s been allowed here, and it’s not respectful to educators. submitted by /u/Independent-Wheel354 [link] [comments]
My view of most PD, esp. the whole week of meetings before we greet students: Esp. for teachers who've already been teaching for >5 years, and have "read the room" and gotten 100 micro-feedbacks from students every day about whether their lessons and exercises flop or are engaging, and we can always become better teachers by listening to our STUDENTS.. Most PD is either, "2+2=4". And the admin/presenter can walk away smugly, thinking how great it was that THEY taught us what's good and right! (Like we didn't know...) Or, it's "2+2=5". Stuff that we have seen and actually tried, but stuff that just plain flops and doesn't help kids engage and learn. Could've been an email: Things that are slight changes to policy, announcements, etc. Why did you hire us, if you assume that we're illiterate (can't read emails), and can't teach without your training? It's so rare for anything to NOT fall into those 3 categories. I truly believe that most PD (esp. before school) is really just: A) Getting
The things that have stood out to me: Fewer martyrs. I don't see so many teachers sacrificing for the kids. They go home after contract time and feel no guilt. Fewer "hobby" teachers. I'm talking about the ones that have a rich spouse and don't care about working conditions because they're in it for the kids. Teaching for the income as well as the outcome. Enough said. Fewer teachers willing to work for low pay. Low paying states tend to have bigger teacher shortages now. Teachers out of college aren't willing to work for dismal salaries when they have loans to pay off. Teachers understanding how salary schedules work and not buying into the line that a Masters degree makes you too expensive. Newer teachers just don't want to work for a place with that attitude. My experience. Your mileage may vary so let's hear it. submitted by /u/No-City4489 [link] [comments]
I have always been a prep in the morning and then enjoy the afternoons to evenings but the problem is I get exhausted after my prep work. I no longer feel like doing my hobbies but just scroll the web. I have tried it the other way around but I kept being bothered by thoughts of all the work I still have to do and could not enjoy my mornings and evenings. Catch 22. Be damned if you do, be damned if you don't submitted by /u/Mie4life [link] [comments]
How do you deal with the cliquey teachers? I’m a special ed teacher and some grade levels are very cliquey and mean girl. Like giving each looks during meetings and whispering or making rude comments. submitted by /u/Puzzleheaded-Swan-92 [link] [comments]
We all love teaching and care deeply for our students... We all try to do so much with so little, and yet every year we start with a PD on how we as teachers must do more to improve an increasingly fraught situation in the United States. Anyone who has been teaching from before the Pandemic will tell you that education is in a precarious place and getting worse by the year. Not for lack of caring on the part of us as educators, but from all of the things we cannot control. Yes... We certainly can improve things and always should strive to be better on our end of things as teachers. Yet sometimes it seems that leadership and parents see us as the only ones with agency in this situation. As the old adage says, it takes a village to raise a kid. Yet today it seems the village wants us as teachers to go it alone. Which in the end feels more and more like squeezing blood from a stone. submitted by /u/B4B4BlueJ4y [link] [comments]
This is a very specific situation that I hope someone can help me with. I live in Pennsylvania and am on my last year of my degree, which is k-12 art edu. My fiance moved here from Florida to be with me while I finish out my degree. However his dad just told him about a plan that he paid into when he was a kid that allows him nearly free tuition at any Florida college (a little late to tell him, we are 22 lol). It can technically be used at other states, but because of how much more expensive other states college tuition is, it would make the plan go from paying for 4 years to 1. He’s always wanted to go to college but life happens, and this seems like a perfect opportunity for him and I don’t want to hold him back. This seems perfectly fine, and we could just move to Florida next year and I’d just teach in Florida. However, I am a trans male. I am fully transitioned with all the surgeries, my name changed, and no one ever thinks I’m not a man. Nobody even knows I’m trans except my fia
I've been an adult for 12 years and I've never once been summoned for jury duty. Now that I'm a first year teacher and the school year is about to start they've decided to come a knockin'. If I explain that I'm a middle school teacher and can't afford to miss the beginning of the school year will that be a good enough reason to recuse myself? submitted by /u/Sweet-Pitch-2341 [link] [comments]
Middle school is so funny. They tattle on each other, get mad over small things, make you laugh at things you probably shouldn’t, make even the quietest person like me raise their voice, and then have such insightful discussions. I went in nervous and stumbling over my words but by the last period I was knocking the stapler on the desk and separating students. I kinda like it but I’m also terrified because this was the first day and by the last class I was so overstimulated 😂 this is gonna be a crazy school year! submitted by /u/Fearless_Respect_320 [link] [comments]
I teach special ed preschool in a title 1 public school. Our program is big enough that we have our own building and our own administrator. We have over 100 preschoolers (all special ed) and 11 classrooms. We used to have no kids on Fridays. This is because we have hundreds of IEP meetings every year and nearly one hundred new students referred every year. My district rarely has enough subs, so having Fridays ensured we wouldn't be pulled out all the time and leaving a para alone with the kids. Every time a new child is referred to us, there is an initial IEP meeting, a home or daycare observation, an hour long play-based evaluation, sometimes a standardized asssesment which is usually done at their daycare, a team meeting to decide classroom placement, and a second IEP meeting to confirm their placement. Special ed teachers do all of this. Some parts used to be done by the school psychologist but guess what she retired and there's no replacement :) We also have to write a new IEP from
I’ve realized there is exactly one thing I’m genuinely jealous of: people with well-paying remote jobs. I have friends who work from home that make double what I make as a teacher, and they straight-up tell me they could never go back to driving to work every morning and physically being somewhere all day. They can throw in a load of laundry, let the dogs out, make lunch in their own kitchen, take little breaks throughout the day, and still get their work done. And here I am with two master’s degrees, more than two decades in education, getting up and driving to work every morning to spend the entire day “on.” When you’re there, you’re THERE. I’m really not a jealous person. I don’t look at someone’s house, car, vacations, or salary and wish I had their life. But remote workers making twice my salary from home? Yeah…you got me. I’m jealous. And I think it’s hitting me harder now because I’m at that weird point in my career where retirement is close enough that I can see it…but still fa
Is anyone else working in a newer school where the front walls of the classrooms are basically all glass? I’ve worked at two newer schools built within the last 8 years, and both have had glass walls. There is ZERO privacy. I’m constantly making awkward eye contact with people walking by while sitting at my desk. It’s also so distracting for the students! Kids will walk past and wave to their friends in my class, and of course everyone inside notices everything happening in the hallway. Who decided this was a good idea? submitted by /u/BananasSometimes [link] [comments]
I feel like they lack creativity. Even the posters that used templates from Canvas, Word, etc had something original to them. They also just don't feel unique to the school anymore. There's just this mass produced quality that feels empty. It feels like the schools don't really care about what event, fundraiser they are for. When they are not overly stimulating with the design. Just something I've noticed as school starts again. submitted by /u/Current_Juice756 [link] [comments]
We use Genesis for attendance and grades IEP Direct (or whatever it's called this year) for IEPs Linkit for a "data locker" - which is a ridiculous thing...and "benchmarks) IXL for learning paths and whatnot Google classroom because...I actually don't know. Outlook for email One drive Some stupid login thing that I can't think of right now "single login" Deledao Oncourse lesson plan Remind. It's such an unbelievable waste of money. Most of the programs overlap and we don't use a single one to its full capacity. We may be bad...but I know a lot of schools are in the same boat. 22 years teaching...5 as a union regional rep. Can't help but think I'm on the wrong side of this business. submitted by /u/SouthJerssey35 [link] [comments]
Our math program sucks because the kids do not become proficient in basic operations. They waste so much time "investigating" that they never get the basics down. Or really much of anything mathematical. Our ELA program sucks because it is bloated and unfocused. If you did everything in the manual, you'd need twice the instructional time they say you do. Plus, at the end, no one knows what, if anything, was learned. But I'm cool with both of them. On my planning period, I have about 5 minutes of work running the worksheets and getting the slide show ready. When I have a sub, I just write "see manual" for both subjects, which, at my grade level, comprise the vast majority of the day. I had to get over worrying what a sub would do with such an absolute blivit. But I did. I decided that if that's tough for the sub, that's a decision the district made for them, not me. If my students aren't learning as much as they could, same thing. There's a pattern in the profession of admin and distric
I have had this class for 10 days but I have been teaching for 22 years. On 3 different occasions I have had parent complaints about their kids going home saying I'm yelling at them. I have not yelled at them. I talk loudly, especially when it's the 3rd or 4th time I've given the direction. I'm just frustrated because instead of coming to me they've gone to my admin. Now admin has my back but still....how do you tell them your kid is not correct? submitted by /u/Foreign_Donkey463 [link] [comments]
So, today was the first day of school. And to celebrate this day, 3 high school seniors (and members of the football team) decided to duct tape 2 freshmen to the flag post. They also wrote the word “Freshman” on their foreheads. So I suspended them for 3 days, referred them to the SRO, and kicked them off the football team. I have a zero tolerance policy with bullying. Unfortunately, 3 days is the max I can give on a first offense. Maybe the SRO can do some more with them if the parents of the victims want to press charges. Yes, when I spoke to the parents of the victims I mentioned that they can press charges. Interestingly, two of the seniors weren’t upset that they bullied and ruined the first day of school for two freshmen. They were upset that they were kicked off the football team. The father of one treated to sue the district because now his son will never get a football scholarship. I asked and the kid is second string. Not likely that a second stinger will get a full ride anyw
First year teacher here. How would you respond to an email from a parent saying their child didn’t receive the summer reading book? School starts in a week here. What is my responsibility here? I’m going to be in the classroom tomorrow, should I offer the parent to stop by and pick up another copy of the book? I do want this student to have this book at least to bring into the classroom with everyone else. I’ve heard that this student has some challenges and I want to make it clear to them that school is for them, just like it is for everyone else. Btw I do know that the student did receive a copy of the book last year. submitted by /u/awalruswalksintoabar [link] [comments]
I know that "normal" is a loaded term, so let me explain. One of the trends I've noticed in the last five years or so is more students who don't seem to understand the basic idea of school. So, my context is 7th grade, which means that I fully expect my students to get sidetracked, forget themselves and talk over me, and so on. It seems to me that the last five years have seen an increase in the number of students who take it one step further and respond with hostility and resentment when they are corrected, no matter how straightforward and gentle the correction is, which is a much bigger problem. I can deal with kids who understand what is required of them in school but struggle with impulse control all day - it's a lot harder to deal with kids who don't get it, who are surprised and angry when asked to do basic things like listen to instructions without talking. This year, so far, is totally different. I still get kids who slip up, but the response is much more appropriate: acknowle
All admins please consider what Im about to say… If you dog your teachers in order to please a parent and let a rotten student have their way, you will pay more for it in the long term! You’re letting one or two bad apples spoil the entire barrel. You know why? Because teachers will eventually get so fed up and quit. And the other 20+ students who actually love their teachers and are attached, will suffer the trauma. They will leave your school and the enrollment rate you so desperately yearn for, will drop all because you wanted to keep one spoiled one… When a teacher is telling you that a student needs to be disciplined, YOU need to address that rotten apple precisely or your whole barrel will go to waste. submitted by /u/Slight-Watercress151 [link] [comments]
I'm currently reading a book with my 6th graders that occasionally uses the r word. I haven't run into saying it aloud until today. Should I skip over the word or read it? Should I say something to the class before reading about how some words that are used in books aren't acceptable in real life? What do y'all think? Edit: Super interesting to read everyone's perspective—there's clearly no consensus on how it should be handled. I ended up having a nice discussion with the kids about how the word shows how the main character is treated by others, and that even though it's written in the book, we don't use the word in real life. I skipped over it when I got to it, which caused 0 issues. submitted by /u/StrawberryFar7175 [link] [comments]
Me: Okay guys, take out your planners and write down your homework. Student: Mister, are you going to stamp them like the other teachers. Me: Next week. Student: Then there's no purpose in doing it. Me: The purpose is building a good habit. Like, I wasn't planning on arbitrarily checking and stamping students' planners, but now I feel like I have to. submitted by /u/Consistent-Row-9551 [link] [comments]
Random question, but do you guys still have your students do a lot of stuff on paper? I feel like every school is pushing laptops/tablets more and more. We use them for almost everything now, but sometimes I feel like the kids actually pay attention better when they have to write something down. submitted by /u/Beneficial_Arrival57 [link] [comments]
Hello!!!! I recently graduated in May with my bachelors in elementary ed. I just started my first teaching job about 3 weeks ago teaching 4th grade. Man have I been struggling. I am luckily at an amazing school, have a great team and support but I have been having a hard time. I have horrible anxiety, I feel like im juggling 100000 things at once and feel like I truly have no idea what I am doing. Tmr starts week 3 and I just feel so overwhelmed and exhausted. I have cried almost everyday and today (Sunday) I wake up already anxious for the upcoming week. I know teaching is hard and I never went into this thinking it would be easy. Even with student teaching I felt this way but thought when I had my own class I would feel better. I just feel like im doing a bad job, I feel like im not teaching well and just feeling so low and kind of miserable. I feel like giving up (I’m not going to, I don’t want to leave this school hanging and feel like a quitter) but man does it sound nice. Is it g
Tomorrow is the first day of school. It’s my second year, 33F. I’ve been in the district for four years, but this is only my second year in my room. Anyway, I’m having some anxiety. Kids and parents aren’t the only ones with fear about the big day. I know once I get in a routine, I’ll be okay. This year I’m not in grad classes so I’ll be able to dig deep into the curriculum, but I also won’t be able to use that as an excuse if I mess up. Not that I did. I don’t know. I’m scared. I have moments when I realize the immense responsibility and it’s suddenly met with honor and happiness I am there for my community. I care about public service, but I’m just having feelings tonight. I am scared of the unknowns and then I’m also aware that imagining my whole life all at once will only freak me out. I know I can handle things when they are actually happening. It’s just a limbo night. submitted by /u/Critical-Rooster-673 [link] [comments]
I know everyone says this is a terrible way to present, but hear me out. The reason is the Split Attention Effect. Your brain can only pay attention to one thing at a time. If you project a slide with more than a few words of text, then immediately start talking using different words, the student can EITHER read the slide OR listen to what you are saying, but they can't do both. Usually what ends up happening is they try to switch their attention back and forth between reading and listening, but that just causes them to miss some of each. I noticed this happening to me repeatedly during inservice presentations by admin. It drove me crazy. There are two ways to avoid the split attention effect. The first way is to pause after displaying text and give the audience time to read it silently. This works well if they actually read it, but realistically many students will just zone out if you do this. The second way is to read the text aloud, word-for-word, as soon as you reveal it. This work
I’ve taught mostly in Texas (dual language) and I’m over it; the constant micromanaging, feeling like an axe is about to come crashing down (even when you’re doing your job). I want to stay in the field and I’m just considering where to go. I’ve heard and read great things about various states and Washington state stands out as a teacher friendly and affordable. Obviously affordable depends on where you go to, but Texas isn’t as cheap as people think, especially considering the max you can earn. I’m that millennial with debt and I live with family because I can’t afford rent on a 1/1, much less with a child. So, what’s the 411 from my fellow teachers in blue states? I know rent is insane in certain cities (which I will of course be dodging). Edit Google said that Yakima was a decent place submitted by /u/rocket_racoon180 [link] [comments]
I have taught 7th grade science for 3 years. I moved to a new state and went down to 5th grade. Each teacher in my grade level is in charge of one subject. The grade level chair is in charge of the science curriculum. I gave her some of my materials for a seed lab from the University of Arizona. However, when I opened the lesson it was all copy and pasted from Chat GPT the formatting included. I can tell from the emojis and underlining that ChatGPT likes to use. I know parents will look at it and see exactly what I am seeing. Which is very obviously AI. I don’t know what to do. Because I have taught science before and in all honesty it’s slop. But, I don’t want to rock any boats. We are all supposed to use the same lesson plan. What should I do? submitted by /u/throwawaybtwway [link] [comments]
Why/why not? submitted by /u/TallCryptographer106 [link] [comments]
It was a tough year, and I knew it was while I was teaching, but didn’t really feel the full impacts until the year was done. I was a shell of myself, and almost 2 months later I’m trying to figure out how to put myself back together. I’m so scared that if I have another class like I had last year that I won’t be okay. I can’t tell if it means I’m not cut out of this job, because I’m only 4 years in. I love it so much when it’s good, but I’m struggling to find the good, and can only hope that this year is good because I need a win. submitted by /u/silliest-goose-honk [link] [comments]
The issue of students using ChatGPT/AI to do their homework has become uncontrollable. It has become blatantly obvious that almost every student in each of my classes simply uploads the questions and fills out whatever the AI says. As a teacher, I am so frustrated. I don't know what to do anymore. I feel like it's my responsibility to teach my students what they need before sending them onward, and yet they aren't learning because they aren't even trying. Is it my fault?? I learned that a teacher at a different school has begun "inverting" his math classes -- meaning he has recorded his lessons and assigns students to watch them at home, so that they do the typical "homework" assignments in class. He can then make sure technology is away so they can't use AI. Although I see some benefit to this, I don't really like the concept. How is it any better than something like Khan Academy? It has removed the in-person human element of teaching a class. Is this the future of teaching?? I really