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.
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.
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.
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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.
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While every grade level comes with its own unique challenges, the debate rages on among educators: which grade is the hardest to teach?
On June 10th, Arantzazu Zuzene Galdos-Shapiro, a respected eighth-grade English teacher, resigned from her position at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School. In her resignation letter, Galdos-Shapiro bravely stated that she was leaving to protect her health, which had been gravely affected by the conditions and blatant violation of her rights at school. She painfully …
Students everywhere ask the same questions over and over and it is extremely frustrating for the teacher yet amusing in retrospect.
A roundup of real quotes from administrators that are insulting, humiliating, and unprofessional.