Help! I’m Weeks Behind the Curriculum Pacing Guide
Dear We Are Teachers, This year, our district rolled out a new curriculum with an aggressive pacing guide. I’m supposed […]
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Help! Should Student Conferences Be All Sunshine?
Dear We Are Teachers, Our principal recently announced that during parent-teacher conferences, we’re only allowed to share “positive feedback.” If
Help! The G/T Kids at My School Get All the Perks, and It’s Unfair
Dear We Are Teachers, I fully support our gifted and talented students, but I’m noticing a huge imbalance at my
Help! My Admin Promised Support—But I’m Totally on My Own
Dear We Are Teachers, When I accepted my current teaching position, I was promised regular classroom support—an aide to help
Help! My Best Friend’s Child Is in My Class This Year … and He’s Unbelievably Annoying
Dear We Are Teachers, This year, I have my best friend’s child in my class. I love my friend and
Inclusive Classrooms in 2025: Community Despite Restrictions
Creating safe, inclusive classrooms feels more challenging in some places across the United States—but it’s far from impossible. Here’s how
Help! Should I Go Into School Leadership or Run the Other Way?
Dear We Are Teachers, I’ve been teaching for nearly a decade, and lately, admin has been nudging me toward leadership
A Student Made a Racist Comment—Why Am I the Only One Doing Something About It?
Dear We Are Teachers, During a group discussion, one of my students made a blatantly racist remark. I immediately addressed
Help! I’m Just Not Equipped to Help My Hurting Students
Dear We Are Teachers, I teach high school English, and I can feel how heavy the energy is this year.
Help! How Do I Squash Low-Level Disruptions Without Feeling Like a Villain?
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m a veteran teacher with solid classroom management skills—at least, I used to be. This year,