April 2012
The completely unofficial rules of being a tumblr...
girlwithalessonplan:
Never promote a Taylor Mali video. Ever.
Don’t promote your own blogs.
Pay attention to the cycles things run in. Think before you hit that star: “Have I seen this before?” (Please refer to rule #1.)
Look for variety: learning, educational roles, news, advice seeking, etc.
Please keep it clean. Some of us like (and can) tumblr from work.
Did I mention the Taylor Mali...
March 2012
I'm turning into a Floridian
When I hear the world Gulf, I no longer think of the Middle East, I think of the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Coast.
Yikes!
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A Preliminary Progress Report on Turning Around... →
I don’t think schools will “turn around” as much as we want them to until we address the issue of poverty. Still, these numbers are encouraging.
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NYT: Budget Analysis: Charter Spending Squeezing... →
New York City’s Education Department will spend $51 million to open more than two dozen new charter schools next year, according to a report released on Thursday by the Independent Budget Office.
6 Powerful, Soul-Searching Things To Say To... →
revolutionizeed:
I’m thinking that I need to use these much more often!
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On Voter ID: College Republicans discuss whether... →
Someone let me talk to these naive college kids. Let me at ‘em.
allisonunsupervised replied to your post: JBizzle, Happy Birthday!
And I get to meet her in two weeks!
Color me jealous!
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JBizzle, Happy Birthday!
Even though you are not a “hug person” there are so many reasons to love your tumblr, and be glad to call you a friend.
Your ability to drink and run.
Introducing me to Drawsome.
Late-night adult beverage texts.
Creating education jenga off of drinking jenga.
You look awesome in sweatbands.
You love t-shirts.
Perfect responses to “I had the day from hell.”
Dedicated...
Tumblr Teacher Check-In
paintbrushdrive:
Something that’s going well is I’ve been getting lots of sub jobs recently, several teachers are requesting for me which boosts my confidence. AND I’m going to Europe for 4 weeks in the middle of April
I’m stressed about finding a job for next year, and whether I’ll be able to convey my passion and knowledge for teaching art in interviews. I want to be myself, but I worry if...
Tumblr Teacher Check-In
firstclassroom:
1. In a brand new post, share one thing that went well / is going well (at work or in your personal life).
- Spring break is almost here! And I have lesson plans made for all those days left so I can focus on creating a fun, inquiry based 4th quarter.
2. Share one thing that has you stressed, concerned, etc.
- Just one thing? My husband hasn’t found a job, and the house hasn’t...
Seems like it is time for a Tumblr Teacher...
teamteachers:
In a brand new post, share one thing that went well / is going well (at work or in your personal life).
Share one thing that has you stressed, concerned, etc.
Let us know if there is anything the Tumblr Teachers Community can do to help you with your teaching (resources needed, ideas, classroom pen pals, donors choose projects, etc.).
Reblog this post so that people know that it...
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Teaching Takes Courage.
urbanlearning:
I saw this great image today from www.workisnotajob.com. They put together some great stuff. Today’s image was just perfect for teaching… “Take Courage” against a chalkboard.
Why does teaching take so much courage?
I’ll share my thoughts and hope to hear yours.
1. Teaching takes courage because kids can break your heart. I cannot tell you how many times I cried over my kids. I...
learning & laughing: Conversations with first... →
kicksandgiggles:
Me: Alright, tell me in one sentence how the ITBS makes you feel.
J: It makes me really nervous.
G: When I think about it, I feel like I can’t breathe as good.
M: I’m afraid I’ll forget everything I know and not get to go to 2nd grade.
A: Like I’m falling down a hole that won’t ever end.
Everyday Ramny: An incomplete list of people I... →
everydayramny:
gjmueller
infoneer-pulse
iamlittlei
kbkonnected
theyuniversity
teachersworldwide
roughdrafts1
teachingtoday
jbizzle329
randomrantings
kicksandgiggles
revolutionizeed
ursoteachable
gritinthegap
talesofan8thgradeteacher
itssnix
…
Here’s how the editors got picked originally if anyone is curious.
I was in touch via a reblog and then a message from a...
For those of you unaware of the Girl Scout's...
grayer:
bloomingtogether:
They’ll be providing “a mobile mammogram unit” for FREE mammograms for troop leaders and parent volunteers at the 100th Birthday for Girl Scouts this weekend in Billings.
How’s THAT for a feminist revolution?
Could the Girl Scouts please be a political party? I would vote for a candidate that embraced the Girl Scout platform in a heartbeat.
'Bully': AMC Theaters to screen for minors, with... →
world-shaker:
I know where I’ll be watching movies from now on.
AMC Theaters, however, is making an exception for the documentary Bully, which the Weinstein Company announced yesterday would be released this Friday unrated after the MPAA refused to lower its R rating for the film. Today, AMC decided it would allow ticket buyers under the age of 17 to see Bully — with permission. “AMC will be...
unoconleche asked: HI PPT! I would love to join in on the next round of Team Teachers, when will sign ups take place? P.S. I love the teacher community on tumblr!
a-loving-dictatorship-deactivat asked: Just wanted to say how much your teacher list helped me! I've had a tumblr for ages but just made a new one to focus on my student teaching and future teaching endeavors. The teacher list has made that even more possible by finding awesome people to learn new ideas from :) Thanks for your work!
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a story, a memory
indigocrayon:
Yesterday, I hesitated before telling my mom about Shaima Alawadi. I hesitated because I know it upsets her to hear me tell her so many sad things, but of course, this is important, so I shared. I told her about what I knew about Shaima and about her daughter finding her and the “Go back to your country, you terrorist” note. I told her about the note they’d found earlier but didn’t...
Watchthedailywhat:
In Case You Missed It of the Day: After George Zimmerman’s lawyer, Craig Sonner, bailed on Lawrence O’Donnell moments before he was due to appear on The Last Word, O’Donnell decided to go ahead and conduct the interview anyway — with Sonner’s empty chair.
According to O’Donnell, Sonner is “the first guest in the history of this particular show to get scared, to be so terrified of...
Restorative Justice: Making Schools Safer for... →
the-ironing-is-delicious:
Chicagoland teachers!
A free opportunity:
Restorative Justice: Making Schools Safer for Girls and LGBTQ Students in Chicago’s Public Schools
Event Date:04/11/2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:430 S. Michigan Avenue, 10th Floor Library
This event is free and open to the public.
Restorative Justice: Increasing Safety through Restorative Justice: Making Schools Safe...
Cleaning out my closet and switching out...
jbizzle329:
Ever seen Hoarders: Burried Alive?
I think I’m living in the show.
I have a serious t-shirt problem.
But they are just so comfortable.
I’ll take them off your hands.
Novice Teacher: How to avoid teacher burnout... →
novicephoenix:
How to avoid teacher burnout by Michael Linsin
Teacher burnout, which happens when stress and mental fatigue become more than occasional companions, strikes many thousands of teachers every year.
Reports suggest roughly half of all teachers quit within five years.
And it’s no wonder. Burnout…
People will try to connect a recent suspension... →
I'm Giving Up
firstclassroom:
Looking for jobs back in PA.
Jobs that do not involve the classroom.
Let us know how we can help.
simonefavarin answered your question: Playlist — haven’t done it in a while. This one is all over the place.
Lady Cab Driver - Prince
Hmm. Not really a Prince fan. I tried because one of my friends loves his songs. I could never find one I liked. Plus I saw on E! True Hollywood how he treats different women, and I find it very creepy/controlling.
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Playlist -- haven't done it in a while. This one...
Lion Sleeps Tonight - 4:2:Five
Fire - Augustana
Dance So Good - Wakey! Wakey!
Hide Me Babe - Garrett Hedlund
Keep Your Head Up - Andy Grammer
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Hanging By a Moment - Lifehouse
Free - Ben Kweller
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
Nice to Meet You Anyway - Gavin Degraw
I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz
Young Forever - Jay Z
I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Dicks and...
One more thing to add on the finances topic.
We can choose to get bigger checks during the school year and then nothing for the summer. Or smaller checks throughout the year and then one big check when summer begins. The summer check is supposed to be 3 pay checks worth (for about 2 months of no school). However, since I did the extended school year, it will only be 2 pay checks worth — but nobody told us this until last month....
poc picture books →
patoney:
This wiki is meant for childcare workers, librarians, teachers and parents interested in reading and sharing picture books where people of color are featured prominently. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all people of color books. Rather, emphasis is placed on finding stories especially appropriate to share with groups of children, five years of age and younger, where...
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missescargotpudding: I'm a little tierd of...
girlwithalessonplan:
missescargotpudding:
Instead of reminding me how I’ll never have anything, be able to afford to go anyway, or not be ‘owned’ by my debt, why won’t someone tell me how to make it work, or ay least give me an honest picture of what life in a two person family as a teacher is like? Do you all really live in poverty, or are you making it ok through being frugal and managing...
