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What can I do as a teacher to help prevent school violence?

by A-VEd

Mar 6, 2018

Hey all. I honestly feel a bit shaken by the violence in schools nowadays, not just the shootings, but there generally seems to be a lot of major issues in city schools. I used to welcome quiet kids, now I fear some of them, not in a nervous way, but in a suspicious way. I think, as a community, we need to do something cuz I shouldnt be afraid to g...See More

We Need to Stop Relying Upon Politicians to Stop Mass Shootings

Proactive communities may have more potential to stop violence than waiting for political measures.

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Apple Seed for Thursday, 01 March 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Mar 5, 2018

Each moment is a place we've never been.

~ Mark Strand

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Apple Seed for Monday, 05 March 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Mar 5, 2018

Always be open to the miracle of the second chance.

~ Reverend David Stier

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We need teachers in China Anshan city

by John

Feb 28, 2018

full-time

-Provided teaching plans and multi-media teaching materials

-Location: China, Liaoning

-Start Date: ASAP

- Students: 3~12 years old (Chinese teachers will help you to keep the order)

if applicable

-Work Load: 40 working hours per week, which includes office hours and no more than 25...See More

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haha I was going to report this but figured I would be better off warning anyone interested that this is a horrible, horrible salary for an expat in China. You could live on it (I guess) but why move to China (which is a fascinating place) for this horrible deal when you could easily make more than that teaching English and triple that at int'l school i...See More

Mar 2, 2018

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help me find my band teacher name Judy (Judith) Hall?

by amypark

Feb 28, 2018

I am looking for my band teacher who taught in Dallas/Irving school district around 1980-2000 ish, give and take a few years. I tried calling the school and the district office to no avail. I'm told because of HIPAA (which I thought only applied to medical services and not old student looking for retired teachers). Even though, I didn't end up stud...See More

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Apple Seed for Wednesday, 28 February 2018

by Barb S. hs/ret

Feb 28, 2018

It's been well documented that there is a growing sense of entitlement among young people today.

~ Randy Pausch

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New LEP Teacher Assistant Struggling With Students

by Lady Liberty

Feb 17, 2018

I'm a new teacher and don't have my own class yet. I've been charged with assisting teachers in the English department. I'm to help LEP (Limited English Proficiency) students with essay writing. However, of the 7 periods and 40 students I'm to help, only 1 student would be considered LEP but it is related to a learning disability not the aquisition...See MoreI'm a new teacher and don't have my own class yet. I've been charged with assisting teachers in the English department. I'm to help LEP (Limited English Proficiency) students with essay writing. However, of the 7 periods and 40 students I'm to help, only 1 student would be considered LEP but it is related to a learning disability not the aquisition of English. The rest of the students have been in school since Kindergarten in the United States. In working with the teacher, I was told that these students are labeled LEP because their parents speak Spanish and the children don't want to take the test so they write a sentence or two or simply skip on the TELPAS test date.

In addition, I have spent 3 weeks listening to 7 different teachers, teach expository and persuasive essays in every way possible. Every teacher is using the same materials, prompts, fill in the blanks, etc. They have done everything short of writing the essay themselves and have the children memorize it. All the students are learning this in 9th and 10th grade because the STAAR test starts in 2 weeks. So the LEP children will write 2 essays: one for TELPAS another one for STAAR.

Someone please tell me how I can motivate or encourage these children to write the practice essays that they are given for a grade. We have had some students wad up the paper, throw it out and walk out of class. They speak, read and write perfect English. I just don't know what to do. Calling the Parents does not make a difference. I'm regretting this career choice and am seriously considering g voting against Dreamers since our school consists of 70% Dreamers and only 17% of them make a passing grade. The others are getting their grades manipulated so they can get out of the school.

Someone please help. I've already tried the Assistant Principal, Principal and Superintendent with no luck. "They appreciate my willingness to improve education and will look at my notes to see what can be done". In other words: pat my head and send me back to the same thing. Can anyone give practical advice that will motivate these kids? I WILL NOT REWARD THEM WITH CANDY BECAUSE THEY WRITE ONE SENTENCE OR BUY PIZZA FOR THEM BECAUSE THEY FINISHED THE ESSAY OUTLINE THAT WAS DUE LAST WEEK.

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spedteach This may sound harsh, but you won't be able to succeed with these students as long as you continue with the mindset that the students are the problem. Your job is to teach. If students don't learn, it's your problem - not the students. Stop listening to the jaded teachers who have given up on these students and don't give up on yourself. I teach se...See More

Feb 27, 2018

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Lady Liberty Dear Spedtech, thank you for responding. I decided to do as you suggested, stop listening to the jaded teachers. I also looked into getting mentors that would help me understand the mindset and give me some motivation techniques that I can use that don't "talk down" to the kids. I believe that doing a good job is it's own reward and I'm noticing be...See More

Feb 27, 2018

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Donors choose

by MH

Feb 18, 2018

I am new to donors choose and wonder if any other teachers uses it. If so what is the best way to get donors? My students could really use a projector however I can afford it. Someone told me about donor choose so I figure I try it out.

This is the link the website gave to help my students.

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/th...See More

The Wonderful World We Wish!! | DonorsChoose.org project by Mr. H.

My students need a way to bring real life situations into the classroom. This is a wonderful way to give them prior knowledge even when their economical disadvantages prevents them. Some of my stud...

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spedteach Do your research before posting your project. I read posts from donors to see what attracted them to a project and what turned them off. I then tailored my project proposal to reflect the tastes of the donors. I had both my projects fully funded. It's been a few years, but I recall donors like prompt and frequent replies, donations to schools with ...See More

Feb 27, 2018

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Curriculum Programs

by Rose

Feb 19, 2018

Hi!,

So I'm currently in a district that does not have adequate programming for my classroom. I'm teaching a 3rd-5th grade self-contained classroom. The last teacher I heard was using what she could of the general ed, on level programming when possible, but mostly made up her own things. I don't want my current situation to happen next ye...See More

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spedteach Programs with the most research include direct instruction programs from SRA - Reading Mastery series, Corrective Reading series, Connecting Math Concepts, spelling Mastery and Language for Learning series. My personal favorites, in addition to the direct instruction programs, are Edmark reading series and TouchMath. I've used all these programs ve...See More

Feb 27, 2018

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Not a comfortable subject

by Ron

Feb 27, 2018

How do teachers feel about having their God given right to self preservation stripped by having to work in a gun free zone. Seems to me a teacher qualified in weapon training and mental condition should be allowed to consealed carry.

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flacka Guns are the LAST thing I'd want in any school where I taught or my children were in attendance.

Feb 27, 2018

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spedteach First, the right to bear arms was not given by God, but by people who lived in this country over 200 years ago, who could not foresee that weapons would be used in mass shootings against children in our schools.

Second, the right to keep and bear arms needs clarification for our times. Does and should this mean any and all arms? Does that ...See More

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