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@offgridteacher How is that any different than their mind wandering during class? Some things we can control, and some are just part of a cyber classroom. That being said...if itโs obvious and breaks the classroom norms, then school discipline policy should be enforced.
Student today: "I don't think I can finish this on time."
Me: "How many more days do you need before you can submit something you're proud of?"
Them: "Um...two?"
Me: "Sounds good."
Them: "Will you take points off?"
Me: "Why would I do that?"
Them: ๐ค
It's really that easy.
@cadebrumley Itโs not the early start thatโs the issue, there are amazing programs for starting off right...in my observation, itโs paying attention to educational growth through elementary and middle that should be staffed/funded/cared for!
@chrisdier Roley Poley-spelling it phonetically. Grew up in Slidell, LAโreally the only place Iโve seen them. Sadly, stopped looking for them as I grew up and moved around the US...
@mere_mcgovern Omg Meredith...this was my text to Admin...Hey Iโm rolling up on two wheels but kips got the bus entry literally be there in three minutes...b/c my 14 year old cant cook turkey ๐ฅ without me.
Education is not about test scores or grades. Those are arbitrary by-products of the educational process. True education is bringing out the talents, strengths, and passions of our students to help them be exponentially more successful in life.
A moment in a gas station. As I stood watching the slowly rotating sausage spinner, a single egg roll remained. The churning wheels let out a sad squeak as if asking for help to keep the world turning as I stood six feet behind a lady in red.