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Does anyone have any recommendations for legit side jobs as a teacher?

Does anyone have any recommendations for legit side jobs as a teacher? Anything online or relatively simple for a teacher with kids?

Holly
High School Teacher

Are there any professional development books you would recommend?

My last day of school is tomorrow and I'm looking forward to having some time to read. What PD books do you recommend?

Gabriel
Eighth Grade Teacher

I am not convinced that state testing is inherently beneficial. What are your thoughts?

Tomorrow we start state testing in my classroom. I am not convinced that state testing is inherently beneficial. What are your thoughts?

Makayla
Elementary Teacher

How do you manage defiant students in your classroom?

I have a student that doesn't listen to me or follow my instructions. I feel like I am failing. How do you manage defiant students in your classroom?

Anonymous
Student Teacher

How do I get a student to try?

How do I get a student to try? They are falling behind and seem to realize it but won't let me help them.

Carlos
Third Grade Teacher

Am I at the wrong school?

Am I at the wrong school? I am on a teacher team but I feel like the odd one out. They hardly ever talk to me and I am always initiating the conversation.

Anonymous
Elementary Teacher

Does anyone have any experience with “mindfulness” in the classroom?

Does anyone have any experience with "mindfulness" in the classroom? I know it is being discussed heavily in my district.

Carmen
Middle School Teacher

Yesterday after school my phone disappeared from my desk.

Yesterday after school my phone disappeared from my desk. How do I address this with my students when I go back to school?

Monique
Middle School Teacher

Where is your favorite store to buy teacher clothing?

Where is your favorite store to buy teacher clothing? I'm looking for some new affordable things to wear.

Leila
Elementary Teacher

My principal has asked me to lead restorative justice practices for a classroom.

My principal has asked me to lead restorative justice practices for a classroom. Does anyone know best practices for doing this?

Kathleen
Sixth Grade Teacher

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