A few months ago, my husband and I started to seriously discuss homeschooling our youngest child. The one with Selective Mutism. The one that although has struggled since he entered preschool as a three year old, has made incredible progress with his social anxiety. His academic performance is within the normal range, he ended […]
Confessions of a Teacher
What are the confessions of a teacher? Read these articles and find out.
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The Argument for Summer Vacation
A couple of mornings ago, I happened to be listening to the radio while a popular education pundit was being interviewed. After listening to him tout his own personal accolades and his ideas for educational reform, he said something that struck me. He claimed that at his school, he did things that were beneficial for the students, instead of the teachers in the building. He continued to brag that at his school, students attend during the summer and during the year they not only have extended day (every day of the week), but students come to school almost every Saturday for more content enrichment. As I listened I thought, “How can a […]
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Confessions of a Teacher: The Kids Appreciate You!
The Educator’s Room now hosts a column called “Confessions of a Teacher.” If you would like to get something off your chest, talk about something that bothers you, or just simply express some thoughts anonymously, click here. You’re not alone! You may find your note published in this column! I have been teaching for […]
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Confessions of A Teacher: Mental Abuse and Why Do I Still Feel Bad?
The Educator’s Room now hosts a column called “Confessions of a Teacher.” If you would like to get something off your chest, talk about something that bothers you, or just simply express some thoughts anonymously, click here. You’re not alone! You may find your note published in this column! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left […]