I long for a day when the United States has a president who, just for starters, not to even get into more serious matters, is not older than Methuselah and does not sound like a 13 year-old on TikTok talking about middle school classmates. I don’t think this is too much to ask. And do not say to me, I guess you wish we had so-and-so and think what they’d do. We don’t have so-and-so. We have this one. And I don’t think it makes me woke to wish he acted like a grown-up.
Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black history, let’s honor the sacrifices of the leaders who came before us, and recommit ourselves to continuing their work.
When I observed teachers, if there was no obvious room for improvement, here’s the thing: I DIDN’T NITPICK
There doesn’t have to be a “grow” for every “glow” (barf)
More often than not, your experienced teachers just need to be reminded that they’re doing great.
I interviewed a recent college grad today over the phone.
4.0 GPA. Sharp résumé. On paper, he was everything you’d want in a candidate for an entry-level role.
But something felt… off.
His responses were just a little too polished. A little too fast. Like they were preloaded.
Then it hit me, he wasn’t answering me.
Something else was.
He was reading from a script. Word for word.
Still, I kept the conversation going. I wanted to be sure.
Halfway through the call, it happened.
A soft click. Then, his computer speakers came on.
And I heard it. An AI voice, mid-sentence, feeding him the exact answer he was repeating to me.
Verbatim.
Our education system has a massive problem on its hands.
On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform and their families have made to preserve our freedom. May we always strive to honor the strength and resolve they’ve shown our country.
Teachers who have less behavior issues have the following in common:
1. Have great relationships with their students
2. Firm but fair
3. Don't take things personally
4. Involve students in making classroom decisions and rules
5. Uses humor
What else would you add? #teacher