Is Being Pied in the Face Considered “Other Duties As Assigned”?
Dear We Are Teachers, Our elementary school has a spring carnival every year, and every year students can vote on […]
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Help! My AP Said “I’m Mean Because I Care” to Kids
Dear We Are Teachers, One of our elementary APs seems proud of her mean reputation. At lunch last week, the
Best Reading Level Text Converter Tools for Educators
Every classroom has students who read at different levels. Accommodating this variety of abilities can be challenging, especially in non-ELA
Help! Do I Have To Disclose Why I’m Taking Time Off?
Dear We Are Teachers, It’s my first year at a new school, but my 7th year overall. I love my
My Principal Uses the Security Cameras at School as a “Gotcha”
Dear We Are Teachers, I teach high school journalism. One of our APs is, I swear, glued to our security
5 Contract Negotiation Stories That Changed Teachers’ Lives
For decades, teachers have come together through their associations and unions to secure important protections and opportunities, from litigation support
Help! I Hate My School’s Cringey Valentine Fundraiser
Dear We Are Teachers, I dread Valentine’s Day for many reasons as a middle school teacher, but among them is
63 Flexible Side Hustles for Teachers To Make Extra Money
We all know teachers aren’t teaching to get rich. But struggling along from paycheck to paycheck isn’t right. We believe
Help! I Want To Quit Teaching Every January
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my fourth year of teaching middle school, and I’ve noticed that every January-March, I
How To Create a Teaching Portfolio (Examples & Free Templates)
Every teacher, from the newly licensed to those with years of experience, should have a teaching portfolio. It summarizes your