Teachers Are Sharing The Major Differences Between Teaching Kids Now Vs. "Back Then," And It's Wild
June 28, 2025
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“I’ve been teaching for almost 30 years. I love teaching and work hard to show my students that I care about them while holding my expectations high. I don’t notice many major behavioral issues in my students; they generally seem to like me. But…
Teachers Who Are Fed Up With Parents Not Taking Part In Their Child's Education — Tell Us What You Wish They'd Do
June 21, 2025
Maybe you, like me, used to teach English literature, and found yourself sending progress reports home regularly for students falling behind. However, no one seemed to respond until report cards hit their mailbox. Then, several parents wanted to know what extra credit…
Teachers Are Sharing The "Horrifying" Things They've Noticed With Gen Alpha Students, And It's Wild
June 19, 2025
*Sigh.* If you’re a teacher, what’s something completely shocking or unhinged that you’ve witnessed or experienced with your Gen Alpha students? Let us know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your story using the form below!
Note: Some…
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“That having ‘Velcro students’ is positive and shows how great a teacher’s relationships are with students, when it sometimes verges on inappropriate and codependent.”
“The definition of a ‘velcro student’ is a…
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“Those [who] can’t make it 10-15 minutes into a movie. Movie day at the end of the year was such a reward when I was in school (and I actually remember a lot from watching those films in a critical way). I have so many kids who genuinely cannot sit…
Teachers Are Sharing The Basic Skills They NEVER Thought They'd Have To Teach Their Students
May 20, 2025
Hi. My name is Alexa, and I used to teach high school English Language Arts. It’s a piece of lore I try to forget about — mainly because, among many frustrations, the school actively worked against its students.
You see, as sophomores, my kids had no idea how to use…
