Thousands of teachers agree that these are the best school-aged books.
Jane Morris, Queen of Commiseration
Jane Morris is the pen name of an ex-teacher who would really like to tell you more about herself but is worried awful administrators will come after her for spilling their dirty little secrets. Jane has taught English for over 15 years in a major American city. She received her B.A. in English and Secondary Education from a well-known university and her M.A. in Writing and Literature from an even fancier (and more expensive) university. As a professional queen of commiseration turned published author, Jane’s foremost passion in life is to make people laugh through the tears.
She has written several highly acclaimed books unpacking the reality of teaching and life inside the school system. You can view her full library of works here.
First year teachers are often given more duties and more challenging classes in a form of hazing.
This humorous quiz has the reader guess whether a particularly outrageous quote is from a parent or an administrator. Answers are provided at the end.
Teaching is a very stressful job which can cause many physical problems. These problems can reveal what you are really feeling inside.
The only thing that will work is a schoolwide ban with consequences that are actually followed through on. Policymakers are finally catching on to this enormous problem. Four states have instituted cellphone bans in schools, while lawmakers in at least eight states have considered passing similar legislation.
This article explores some of the most astonishing and entertaining requests teachers have received from parents, shedding light on the sometimes funny, sometimes perplexing dynamics that educators navigate in their efforts to foster a positive learning environment for all students.
Over 100 teachers in South Korea have killed themselves in the last five years.
A collection of real short stories about entitled parents and their kids.
The problems the arise when students with varying ability levels are grouped into one class.
Three young teachers at a Denver school for kids with severe behavioral issues were sexually assaulted regularly by students and ignored by administrators when they sought help, according to a new lawsuit being brought by the women.
In February 2024, a group of students made a bunch of fake TikTok accounts posing as more than 20 of their teachers and school staff members.
Some students have no idea what country we are in or when our country was established. They also don’t know what a democracy is or that we don’t have a king.