A Student Made a Racist Comment—Why Am I the Only One Doing Something About It?
Dear We Are Teachers, During a group discussion, one of my students made a blatantly racist remark. I immediately addressed […]
Teacher Problems
Help! I’m Just Not Equipped to Help My Hurting Students
Dear We Are Teachers, I teach high school English, and I can feel how heavy the energy is this year.
Help! How Do I Squash Low-Level Disruptions Without Feeling Like a Villain?
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m a veteran teacher with solid classroom management skills—at least, I used to be. This year,
Help! AI Cheating Is Out of Control—and No One Has My Back
Dear We Are Teachers,AI tools are everywhere now, and I’m seeing a rise in students submitting work that I know
Chronic Absenteeism Is a Serious Issue: Teachers Weigh In
Schools face a lot of challenges these days. Lack of funding, teacher shortages, curriculum restrictions, and general safety concerns make
Yes, You Can Teach Without Phones. Here’s How I Did It.
There are now statewide laws or orders in 14 states mandating that schools operate as phone-free environments. Many districts and
Student Violence Against Teachers Is on the Rise
It’s no secret that violence seems to be on the rise in schools, especially at the elementary level. Teachers report
Help! I’m Done Chasing Parents Who Don’t Want To Be Involved
Dear We Are Teachers,I’m reaching out because I’m at my wit’s end trying to engage the parents of my 7th
Help! A Student Posted Video of Me Without My Knowledge or Permission
Dear We Are Teachers, Recently, a friend sent me a video going viral on TikTok. A student had been recording
Help! I’m Sick of the Candy Culture at School
Dear We Are Teachers,I get that incentives can motivate students, but I’m so over the endless candy rewards system. It