A new trend among teenaged students is to give your teacher an apology cake for being late, talking much, being rude, and generally being bad students.
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 17 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 (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 that unpack the realities of teaching and life in the school system. You can view her full library of works here.
A funny compilation of stories from the nightmare of the school drop off line.
This downloadable BINGO game is packed with the most common (and most unbelievable) parent responses teachers encounter, making it a must-have for your next staff meeting, happy hour, or professional development session.
A brief overview of the new Teacher Misery Planner for the 2025-2026 school year.
A funny mix of parents who are excited for their kids to go back to school and kids who would really rather not!
An overview of the lack of credentials of Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education.
Staff meetings can be torturous. Faculty Meeting BINGO can help keep you awake and entertained!
Many school districts have unethical and unprofessional practices for firing employees despite a large teacher shortage.
A teacher claims her students can communicate telepathically with one another. This led me to see if there was any research or evidence about this already.
Superintendent of Argos High School in Illinois admits to using school funds to buy porn and prescription drugs.
Let’s look at the steps Trump has initiated to eliminate the Department of Education, what it could mean for the future of American education, and if he could actually get it done.
Many high schools across the country are steeped in eerie legends and unsettling histories, rumored to be haunted by the restless spirits of the past. These haunted high schools have become the subjects of local folklore, attracting ghost hunters and curious students who wonder if the eerie whispers in the halls could be something more than a figment of their imagination.