School uniforms require students to wear a particular set of clothes throughout the week. These uniforms generally consist of slacks, a belt and a polo shirt with or without the school’s emblem. They might also include skirts for girls and long-sleeved shirts for colder seasons. School uniforms are […]
Us educators hear an exorbitant amount of hysterical, shocking, and downright ludicrous things from students. Here are the top 20 things that students say that teachers don’t want to hear. TWO QUESTIONNAIRES FOR PARENTS FOR IDENTIFYING GIFTED STUDENTS I was absent. Did I miss anything important? We were […]
Us teachers love our jobs, but come April/May, we, too, start to get that summer itch. We can clearly see the finish line, but it feels like we are running towards it in slow motion while thirty students hang off of our every limb. Here are ten ways […]
When becoming a teacher, you gain a variety of things. You can suddenly multi-multitask, recognize learning/processing issues a mile away, and turn a possibly boring concept into the most exciting lesson EVER. But what do you lose when venturing into the wonderful field of education? Appropriate & Inappropriate […]
As teachers, we know that 5-day work weeks can be a little… um…. too much to handle sometimes. Sure we love our students, but as the school year grinds on, we start to really look forward to a 3-day weekend every now and then. What if your entire […]
Allowing students to be involved and take control of their education gives them the tools to be much more successful. As educators, the idea of giving students control can seem like a crazy move, but it actually gives them ownership in their learning. Relinquishing control in some areas […]
We all know that teachers are incredible human beings, but dating one is a unique experience. From early nights to grading to glitter, here’s what to expect when dating a teacher. You’re going to run into students — everywhere! The grocery store? The gas station? A romantic dinner […]
