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Uniforms: A Biased Dress Code

I love uniforms. I am a strong proponent of them in schools, provided they are not gender specific or too expensive for the students…

Oct 27, 2023

Uniforms: A Biased Dress Code

Oct 27, 2023

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Frayed

My sanity is fraying. No, that’s not exactly true. It started to fray last year. This year it is ripping, shredding. Holes have formed and…

Oct 24, 2023

Frayed

Oct 24, 2023

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Public Speaking

I didn’t want to teach public speaking, but I wasn’t given a choice. It was assumed that since I have a certification to teach English that…

Oct 17, 2023

Public Speaking

Oct 17, 2023

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SGOs: Begging for Help and Being Ignored

SGO’s (Student Growth Objectives) are the bane of every teacher’s existence in New Jersey. The State tells us we need to assess our…

Oct 9, 2023

SGOs: Begging for Help and Being Ignored

Oct 9, 2023

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Cafeteria Duty

I have cafeteria duty. Last year, it was relatively painless. I sat in the cafeteria for one period and drafted lesson plans while I made…

Oct 5, 2023

Cafeteria Duty

Oct 5, 2023

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Back-To-School Night: As a Teacher

Wednesday night was Back-to-School night. I appreciate the fact that I need to stay late far more now that I am a parent. I always look…

Oct 3, 2023

Back-To-School Night: As a Teacher

Oct 3, 2023

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GOP Debate: My Thoughts on the Education Issues

Last night, after back-to-school night, I went home, scooped out a big bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream, and plopped down on the…

Sep 29, 2023

GOP Debate: My Thoughts on the Education Issues

Sep 29, 2023

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Pledge of Allegiance in School

Last year, every morning, the Pledge of Allegiance was a battle. During homeroom, whomever was doing morning announcements would ask the…

Sep 26, 2023

Pledge of Allegiance in School

Sep 26, 2023

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Back-To-School Night: As a Parent

Our monthly faculty meetings were changed this year from Monday afternoons to Thursday. As teachers, we are supposed to be mindful of our…

Sep 19, 2023

Back-To-School Night: As a Parent

Sep 19, 2023

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ELA Fundamentals

After a year in this district, nothing surprises me. On day one, I knew very well that my students would be operating on an extremely low…

Sep 14, 2023

ELA Fundamentals

Sep 14, 2023

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Ishtar Black

Ishtar Black is an English Teacher. When she can spare the time, she enjoys writing about her experiences in the classroom.

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