If your 12yr old is the best runner in the school or city or the country, you should allow them to enjoy every minute of it. If you think it means that they are going to be one of the best as an adult, then your focus is 100% in the wrong place. Please let kids enjoy being kids.
Teachers don't have basic resources they need while billionaires get massive tax breaks. That's a disgrace.
@NinaTurner and I stand with South Carolina teachers who are striking to change our priorities.
Student: is Alexa a robot?
Me : I guess so
Student : Is zumba a robot?
Me: do you mean rumba? Zumba is an exercise
Student: no is zumba a robot?
😑 #thingsmystudentssay#iteach#7thgrade
#thingsmystudentssay
Back story: lesson on debate.
Topic: single gender schools are better for learning
Student: makes really kind, meaningful comment about transgender students
Me: really impressed
B: but how does gay sex work (finger gestures included)
Me: 😑 ask your mom
"The conservative country has never allowed women to drive before. Because, as we all know too well, driving leads to promiscuity and vulnerable ovaries" - @Theskimm.
Saudi Arabia Agrees to Let Women Drive https://t.co/IuOPbJtgrJ