March 2012
U.S. House Votes to Make Protests Illegal →
think4yourself:
joshsternberg:
Ladies and gentlemen, the people we elected to Congress are idiots. Maybe we should protest this?
really?
Why isn’t this from the onion?
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I hope Rick Santorum gets toothpaste on his shirt...
February 2012
Watchsome-disgraced-cosmonaut:
ambotherambo:
singing-fireflies:
DOWNTON ABBEY FRIENDS INTRO
No idea how this happened, but here it is. Was more fun to make than it should be.
Because M/M truly are the Ross & Rachel of period pieces.
Second Tragedy
diaryofafyt:
A senior just came running into my room in tears. Did you hear about _________? She died this morning!!!
A senior of ours was admitted to the ER last night for mono and died this morning. Two student deaths in four days. This is unthinkable. I do not want to be a teacher today.
You know my e-mail if you ever need to talk.
“HB 1169 would allow schools to suspend or expel students whose conduct, either...”
– « Indiana Senate Democrats: The Briefing Room
Whoa, now, Indiana. Back up now. You want expulsions and suspensions DOWN, but you’re creating laws that would give schools license to do MORE?
(And can we say potential first amendment cases here?)
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PPT asks, any idea what brought this...
Teen Suicide - Resources Needed
diaryofafyt:
Thank to the handful of people who have already reached out to me in response to a post I just published regarding teen suicide. Last Thursday, one of our high school students took her life for reasons unknown to me. In an effort to raise awareness and gather resources I would love to hear from you. Please email any websites/suggestions/resources/stories/what-have-you to...
Diary of a First Year Teacher: Emergency Staff... →
diaryofafyt:
Receiving a typed note from the principal 30 minutes before school’s out on a Friday is never good news. What’s worse is when the note says, “Emergency staff meeting at 2:35 in room 103. Do NOT tell students.”
On Thursday evening one of our high school students took her life. I knew her…
Please let us know if there is any support or resources the #education community can...
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“Developing a systematic way to help teachers get better is the most powerful...”
– - Bill Gates in letter to New York Times titled “For Teachers, Shame is not the Solution” (via ambedu)
Bill Gates is not a teacher, not in education, and has natural intellect. If he were not rich, no one would care what he says. That’s not to say he can’t have some interesting ideas...
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Tumblr teacher runners...
thinkbrit:
I have a question for you.
I hate running. I hate it so. I want to like it, I think, maybe, but I really hate it. And I think maybe I want to start running. Even though I hate it. (Yes, I know this seems odd, but you probably understand exactly what I mean.)
Running just seems like such a convenient way to get physical activity in, and I can do it anytime, anyplace. I really need to...
cranialpotpourri:
Why, yes, I’m asking my 8th...
Today was awful.
girlwithalessonplan:
watchallisonteach:
I was in charge of the two sophomore periods because Ben had to go home during first hour for a family crisis. The first hour didn’t listen to me when I asked/told them to be quiet.
Then third hour I was informed by Scott that my plans for a lecture by the librarian fell through so instead of being in the library I had to come up with plan B. Luckily, I...
Just got a text from my aunt. My uncle is out of...
The surgery was several hours extra long because the scans they did today showed more bone spurs.
I have to say I’ve spent the whole day worrying about him.
Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts you guys.
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JK Rowling's new book: clues suggest a turn to... →
The NEA called me today (as I'm sure they called...
monasequeda:
Then I got to record my own message for him.
I told him about my 12 hour days and all the money I spend on supplies for my kids.
It stinks being so far from your family.
We have had three deaths in the extended family since the New Year.
This week, my uncle fell and knocked himself out. At the ER they determined he is at risk for paralysis because of a bone spur on his spine. He is have surgery on his spine tomorrow. He does not have health insurance. He is my uncle through marriage, but is the kind of guy that has always gone above and beyond for our side of...
The Fresh Prince Created...
jadeham13:
The Cat Daddy:
The Shuffle:
The Single Ladies Dance:
The Stanky Leg:
The Cyclone:
The Dougie:
Bless this post.
A New Policy Against Self-Harm Blogs
msleahhbic:
staff:
One of the great things about Tumblr is that people use it for just about every conceivable kind of expression. People being people, though, that means that Tumblr sometimes gets used for things that are just wrong. We are deeply committed to supporting and defending our users’ freedom of speech, but we do draw some limits. As a company, we’ve decided that some specific...
bookreadingbookworm asked: I hope your ask is working because I've really been wondering how that crockpot orange chicken turned out last week. Do share!
I'm getting a new student on Wednesday.
adiemtocarpe:
How I reacted in front of the VP:
In front of my aide:
In front of myself:
In the last 3 1/2 weeks, I’ve gotten 4 new students. Sometimes it surprises you! Give the kid a chance. Besides, you know he/she will weasel his/her way into your heart.
Why Down Syndrome Is on the Decline →
itssnix:
Disabilities are not the enemy.
Wow.
Coke or Pepsi debate...pfft.
librarianpirate:
notimefortime:
In one of my college courses years ago we did an experiment to see if anyone could tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi while blindfolded.
No one could.
So there.
Pfft - I did that same experiment in middle school. People who say they like Pepsi better can tell the difference. People who say they like coke better can not. Clearly only Pepsi...
Just a reminder :-)
teamteachers:
One of the main purposes of this tumblr is community building amongst Teachers on Tumblr. We’d love to see more teachers on tumblr (so please, introduce a co-worker to it).
I just wanted to remind you that we do take submissions or guest posts. Kicksandgiggles wrote an excellent post on working as an aide or with an aide. That is the quality of posts we are looking for — but...
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I love the idea of exit and admit slips. However,...
Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners - Use GoogleDocs Self-Grading Quiz as an Exit Ticket.
Repeated Interactive Read-Alouds in Preschool and... →
teachingliteracy:
Research has demonstrated that the most effective read-alouds are those where children are actively involved asking and answering questions and making predictions, rather than passively listening. This article describes in detail a technique for a three-step interactive read-aloud using sophisticated storybooks.
pooped replied to your post: Yup. Voldemort definitely had a nose in the first movie.
He also had a host body from which to leech energy… And body parts.
Yeah, but they each had their own face.
Yup. Voldemort definitely had a nose in the first...
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For Christmas, I got ALL of the Harry Potter...
Guess what I am doing right now?
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howplantslaugh asked: For some reason, when I read your blog I hear the same voice as when I read Nancie Atwell. That's a compliment, in my opinion, by the way. Thanks for being a great inspiration to this teacher-in-training.
