"We're just really focused on his sports career, we think that's where his future is" - The parent of a kid who plays second-string on his school team

What’s Going On In Elementary Math Is Similar To Whole Language

“She’s a lost cause”

My favorite admin are the former coaches who have no knowledge on pedagogy.

How do you handle students laughing at you?

Being a teacher really gives you a 6th sense for which kids have some bullshit going on at home.

My coworker is verbally/mentally abusive to students and the most hateful person I know.

Which school would you rather work in: high-scoring with high expectations on you OR low-scoring with low expectations on you?

My jackass principal is about to get his ass handed to him on Monday.

“I hate being told want to do. I can’t wait to join the military”

You've been sent to teacher hell...

If I have to deal with one more social studies teaching football coach that worked their way up to admin…

Tell me the (minor) student behaviors that both baffle and infuriate you

One comment on this sub resonated with me so deeply that it was what finally pushed me to leave teaching.

What's an actually helpful teacher tip that you couldn't say in front of admin?

How are single teachers getting by?

The crazy, entitled, difficult, and rude parents are crazy in other aspects of their life, not just with you. Don't take it personal.

What's the best advice you can give regarding work/life balance and leaving work at work?

High school teacher here. What happens to them after high school- the students who don't lift a finger? I'm talking about the do-nothings, the non-achievers, the ones less motivated than the recently deceased. Where do they actually end up?

I'm so jealous of my best teacher friend's ability to just not care about the BS.

I'm always surprised at how nice my gang-affiliated students are.

Is anyone happy?

I can't take any PD seriously if we're just going to abandon the initiative anyway

I called his dad during class

First time Teaching Anxiety