April 2012
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“(Nuns) were the first feminists, earning Ph.D.’s or working as surgeons long...”
– New York Times columnist NICK KRISTOF, “We Are All Nuns” (via inothernews)
Amen.
My teachers were nuns. My Great Aunt’s are nuns. My mom worked for nuns. Nuns get it done.
Also, random tidbit, they are a lot like us. When my senior class had a nun that worked at our school (but...
I have to whittle Romeo & Juliet down to two...
girlwithalessonplan:
thinkbrit:
girlwithalessonplan:
notajournalist:
This means finding the most important scenes from each act and still making sure the kids get the whole story. I’m not sure how to do this. Plus I have to make sure they still learn : Soliloquy, monologue, pun tragedy, comedy, aside, chorus, farce, oxymoron, foil, paradox, comic relief, tragic hero, stage...
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I have to whittle Romeo & Juliet down to two...
notajournalist:
This means finding the most important scenes from each act and still making sure the kids get the whole story. I’m not sure how to do this. Plus I have to make sure they still learn : Soliloquy, monologue, pun tragedy, comedy, aside, chorus, farce, oxymoron, foil, paradox, comic relief, tragic hero, stage directions, dialogue, dialect, dramatic point of view, dramatic...
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Voting Begins! Summer Book Club 2.0
teamteachers:
Hey everyone! I’ve compiled the suggested book and made the google form for voting (let’s hope it works right!).
Click this link to vote
Below I have linked to the amazon listings of each book so you may read the summary.
We had a ton of people vote last year, but then a much smaller group participated. I understand if you do not participate because you are not interested in...
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Google →
Hey guys! There’s this new thing called Google that let’s you search the whole internet.
Event Registration (EVENT: 450051)
From Paper to... →
Edweek tweeted about this Webinar that they are doing. Since we’ve been talking about Common Core I thought I would pass the info along. Only problem? Takes place on a Tuesday from 2-3. So, I will not be able to attend. If anyone goes, let me know!
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History in an Hour | History for busy people →
‘History In An Hour‘ is a series of e-books, apps and audiobooks to help the reader learn the basic facts of a given subject area. Take World War Two as an example, exactly what was Dunkirk about, or the Normandy Landings? During the Cold War, what happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis, why was there a wall in Berlin? Take 1066 – what exactly did William the Conqueror conquer?
Seems very...
I do not consume media; media consumes me.:... →
mediaconsumesme:
Before this class, I was an extremely irresponsible Twitter-user. I posted daily (hourly) complaints and useless dribble. I never fully realized Twitter’s potential until I began researching how to use it effectively. Since then, I have become much more responsible with my Tweets, and I have an…
Pet Peeve - Teacher Style
vwalker:
When students are already behind in class (from suspensions no less in today’s case), their parents decide that they’re going on vacation and missing all of the next week of school, and I have to pull together material that is independent work friendly while teaching them the new skills we’ll do next week when I know there’s a 90% chance that none of it will get done while they are...
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If I move up grade levels, the thing I will be...
fewer ant and spider bites.
For Prek, we have to supervise our kids on the playground. Upper grades have assistants cover recess. Our playgrounds are all sand, and I get so many bug bites. I’m more allergic to them than my co-workers, and they just drive me nuts.
To fix Spotify, I needed to update Quicktime. ...
gracelandmomma:
The teaching community on tumblr puts into action everyday what it means to give of yourself. There is a wide range of age, experience and it all ends up representing wonderful points of views and ideas. The following quote is taken from a Tim Keller book, “A Reason for God,” different subject matter but I feel very appropriate when describing this community. “People who...
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Seriously guys, SPOTIFY won't play my local files...
The SPOTIFY FAQ says it should.
I posted on their forum to figure out whats going on — no answers.
I did uninstall in and install it again — no luck.
Proposed legislation would ban employers, schools... →
Today's to do list
Whatever I feel up to doing.
Plan:
Nap till 10:30
Wake Up
Reheat left overs
Tumblr my heart out.
Sorry I took a 2 day hiatus. Yesterday I went to bed for the night at 4:45 because my back has been freaking the heck out, and I couldn’t handle the pain. Ugh! The muscle relaxers I had left over from when this happened before did nothing.
Hopefully I will wake up, and stay up. But don’t be mad if I go right back...
Alaska Village Poetry →
bettyinthebush:
My poetry of my village and life here in the bush. Enjoy. Be gentle.
World Book Night has been and gone. So, what are...
texasfirstyearteacher:
englishteachingtoolbox:
Game of Thrones
The Associate by John Grisham
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
Can we keep foul language off promoted posts...
girlwithalessonplan:
world-shaker:
lhuddles:
#Education editors, some of us read Tumblr at work (5 points if you can guess the setting where most of us work!). While I can pretty much guarantee that the people I follow won’t post inappropriate things, I’m beginning to feel that I can’t trust the promoted posts.
Seconded, and I know exactly which post you’re talking about. It may have...
thelonestarteacher asked: Hey there, teacher buddy! I just wanted to check in and make sure that you received my last few packages (I sent one in February and one in March). Also, be sure to look out for a package coming your way this week! :)
“Instead of saying “I don’t have time” try saying “it’s not a priority,” and see...”
– Fascinating Wall Street Journal Article on being busy (via tissah)
A great article to think about on Sunday morning
(via maebergan)
today, in things I need to work on.
(via megburns)
I have been trying to make this point for years.
(via haygirlhay)
One of my professors made us start thinking...
Not THE job but a job!
diaryofafyt:
As some of you might recall I did not get the social studies position I applied for at my current school. It was between myself and two other qualified candidates who all work for the school plus a few other outside candidates.
That said, I was offered another one-year contract position by my principal. It’s not ideal (since I’ll be in the same boat this time again next year) but I...
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We Know How to End Bullying in Schools—So Why... →
stevekinney:
Liz Dwyer for GOOD Magazine:
Shore says research shows that schools that create comprehensive programs see a 50 percent drop in bullying. So if we know what steps help foster a culture of caring—and we know it works—why don’t more school communities take action? Part of the answer is that parents and teachers still accept bullying as a normal part of life, a rite of passage that...
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A Day of Silence that Left a Lasting Impact |... →
Four years ago, we held our first Day of Silence, an annual event where students at schools across the country take a vow of silence in support of LGBT students who are harassed and bullied.
That first Day of Silence was an anxious experiment for our suburban private school. We followed resources offered by the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Our diversity club faculty sponsors...
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Education Week: Assembly bill would punish those... →
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Standardized Testing Is Blamed for Question About... →
You need to read this.
What are we doing to our kids? We need to access skills, that’s fine. But why aren’t our assessments authentic?
Fit Teacher: Welcome to Fit-Teacher! →
fit-teacher:
Hello! Welcome to the brand spanking new Fit-Teacher blog!
You might be wondering why we have decided to start this blog. Well, it’s become apparent to us that many of the teachers on the #education tag are interested in a healthy lifestyle and fitness, but there was no central gathering place…
mi-sono-per-ti asked: Hello PPT! I am majoring in Elementary Education (1-6). I would like to hear your opinion on the significance of two language minors (Italian and Spanish).
Primary Source Analysis Tool: What’s Next? Further... →
This made me think of Iamlittlei.
Two More Grocery Store Dramatic Play Center... →
I wish I could rewrite my prek curriculum and base it around a lot of ideas on this blog. This is a great idea!
Education Week: Scott signs $69.9B Florida budget,... →
Other health care vetoes included millions for mental health facilities around the state, $2 million for aging resource centers and $4 million for a program that helps Medicaid patients choose managed care plans.
[…]
He also vetoed smaller amounts for the Florida Aquarium, Haitian Heritage Museum Project, Bay of Pigs Museum, Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida, Heritage...
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Education Week: Texas Education Board approves new... →
Any Texas teachers have any opinions on this?
For those of you who wish the teacher comic was a...
jekoh:
Would you want black and white or color?
And more importantly, would you want it laid out in the grid like Tumblr had it, straight across horizontally, or straight down vertically?
Also, would anyone be interested in having it as a little printed booklet to keep in their desk, quarter-page size?
I’d like it any way you make it.
ONE MORE DAY.
jbizzle329:
itssnix:
Announcement is revealed then!
Awwwww yeah!
Unveiling….
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I think my biggest fear is when my parents get old...
My grandpa passed away about 7 years ago, and the hardest part of it was watching my dad grieve. My grandma’s health isn’t great, and she is pretty old. I dread losing her, not just for myself, but for my dad.
Then I think about how I will feel when they are not around.
There’s so much I go to them for, and I don’t think there’s anyone else I would ever feel...
I'm probably ordering a wii off of Amazon this...
But I can’t figure out why the consoles very in price so greatly.
Can anyone explain this to me?
