Happy Holidays or Not

by Scott, posted in Holidays/Events

As our schools and places of work get increasingly "politically correct," has anyone else noticed it's gotten a lot harder to wish someone a Merry Christmas or even a Happy Holidays?

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When Teachers Get Pushed Too Far

by Scott, posted in teachers

At this point I am sure all have seen the footage of the teacher from California that attacked the student in his class. While such actions can never be justified, I know that myself and a number of educators can sympathize with the instructor, whom after receiving an unrelenting onslaught of profanity and racial slurs … Continue reading When Teachers Get Pushed Too Far

School Supplies in Short Supply

by Scott, posted in budget, teachers

Many educators understand that in order for our students to thrive, our classrooms need to be stocked with the supplies we need to teach and that students need for learning. However, with shrinking educational budgets, it's often up to teachers to figure out how to obtain what they need for their classrooms, as often asking … Continue reading School Supplies in Short Supply

Prepared for back to school?

by Scott, posted in back to school

Every teacher gets ready for the new school year differently. Some spend the summer crafting epic lessons, researching new pedagogy, and preparing a new icebreaker or two to try on the class. Others, well, they just break open a new bottle of aspirin as they steady themselves for the craziness that comes with the new … Continue reading Prepared for back to school?

School dreams or nightmares

by Scott, posted in back to school, summer

As the start of the school year approaches, a phenomenon begins to take place among all teachers- the school dreams. How many of you are already having dreams of being back in the classroom? And, how many of you consider these dreams to be nightmares? Lol!

Need a Calendar?

by Scott, posted in back to school, Uncategorized

So, with a few side projects on my plate, I didn't have time to create a "new calendar," but a few have asked if they could still get a copy of the 180 Dayz School Year Calendar I made last year, so I am re-releasing that calendar with this years dates through a site called … Continue reading Need a Calendar?