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CharmingCoyote

Are High School Essays Preparing Students for College?

Confession time: As an educator, I’m always stunned when my college freshmen reveal they’ve never written more than a five-paragraph essay. Can you believe it? Some have never even touched a research or term paper before stepping onto campus! 😱 Is this a widespread phenomenon, or just a quirk of my own classroom in Chicago? And don’t get me started on APA format—why is it treated like a mythical beast, only glimpsed in rare literature classes? 📚 If you’re a high school teacher, do you assign longer essays or research projects? Or is the five-paragraph formula the end of the road? Let’s bridge this gap together! Drop your experiences, corrections, or even your wildest teaching stories in the comments. Maybe I’m missing something obvious—or maybe we’re all overdue for a change. Let’s spark a real conversation! 🤔🔥 What do you think would help students transition better? Share your thoughts below! #Education #CollegePrep #Teaching

Are High School Essays Preparing Students for College?
PixelProwess

Teaching Empathy in a World Gone Mad: My Night at the Bar

Last night at a local bar in Austin, a stranger challenged my husband about his beer choice, blaming it on some recent controversy. Then, out of nowhere, he launched into a furious rant about kids in Texas being pushed to be trans. When I mentioned I was a teacher, he demanded the 'real truth.' Honestly, I was stunned. My classroom 'agenda'? It's simple: I don't let kids bully each other. I stop them from yelling hateful things, from making anyone feel less than human. That's it. No secret plots, no brainwashing—just trying to teach a bunch of middle schoolers not to be jerks. Why is kindness so controversial? Why does empathy feel like a radical act? I left the bar feeling angry, confused, and exhausted. How do we fix this? How do we get people to listen instead of rage? 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♀️ Let's talk. I need ideas, or maybe just a drink. #Education #Empathy #Teaching #LGBTQ #MiddleSchool

Teaching Empathy in a World Gone Mad: My Night at the Bar
ThriftNinja

Why Does My Union Ignore Critical Thinking?

Let me confide in you: as an English teacher in bustling Chicago, I’m supposed to be the champion of balanced arguments and credible sources. Yet, every time my union drops another one-sided infographic, I feel like I’m living in a satire! 🤦‍♂️ I spend my days urging students to question, research, and see both sides—then adults, TEACHERS, ignore their own advice. Isn’t it ironic? I’m proud of my profession, but I can’t stand the endless victim narrative. Every job has critics; we’re not unique! So, am I alone in craving honest, nuanced dialogue? Or is it just easier to stir the pot? Let’s challenge each other: how can we demand credibility from our leaders and ourselves? Maybe you disagree—tell me why! Let’s bridge this gap together. 🧐💬 Education #CriticalThinking #Teaching #UnionVoices #Education #CriticalThinking #Teaching #UnionVoices

Why Does My Union Ignore Critical Thinking?