Why Teachers Tell You Cursing is Not School Appropriate

When reading the title of this article, you may be thinking, “Well of course cursing is not school appropriate. It’s bad.” That’s what I thought originally when I was a teenager. Cursing in school is “not appropriate” because it’s bad. That’s it. There’s not rhyme or reason why it’s bad. It’s just bad, or “it’s …

“It’s More Important Than Ever for Elementary Students to Be Self-Directed”

“It’s More Important Than Ever for Elementary Students to Be Self-Directed” especially with hybrid/remote learning. https://link.medium.com/41uvo7mH4ab

“The Mistreatment of Substitute Teachers”

https://medium.com/passive-asset/the-mistreatment-of-substitute-teachers-8d36391b29bd https://medium.com/passive-asset/the-mistreatment-of-substitute-teachers-8d36391b29bd This is a problem in schools that needs to be solved. To learn more about what substitute teachers do for schools, please read the article "The Mistreatment of Substitute Teachers" and follow me on Medium for more articles about issues on education.

Medium Announcement!

Hello Everyone! This is a page I previously used for my more discussion-oriented topics. While this will still be partially true, I would like to announce that I am now on Medium and will be writing those discussion pieces about teaching as well as other topics, such as childhood, literature, and disability. When I post …

Book Review: A Taste of Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul

We love teaching. That's why we chose to go into this wonderful profession. However, it can be a very stressful job. We all need those past times to keep our minds off teaching. Some teachers, such as myself, love to read. Some teachers may choose other past times other than reading. Even if you are …

The Great Homework Debate

Today, I write this post about a child's greatest enemy in school: homework. Homework is one part of the curriculum that causes a great deal of stress to students, parents, and teachers. As if students did not already spend nearly six-and-a-half hours of school, instead of going out to play or playing video games, students …

Classroom Participation Grades

As teachers, we all know it is important for students to participate in class. This is because the best way for students to learn is to actually interact with the material being taught. Therefore, the best way for students to learn is to participate in class. Student participation is the gateway to helping students learn …