Do you know anyone who either stayed back a grade, or skipped a grade? Do you honestly think that people who stayed back a grade, aren’t smart?

Rethinking Academic Progress: The Truth About Grade Retention and Advancement Have you ever encountered someone who was held back a grade, or perhaps one who advanced ahead of their peers? It’s intriguing to consider the different paths students take during their educational journeys. A common misconception is that those who […]

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Should I report my old 6th grade social studies teacher to the principal?

Should You Report a Teacher’s Behavior? A Student’s Perspective As a soon-to-be 7th grader, the transition from 6th grade can be a challenging experience, especially when you find yourself in a classroom environment that’s far from conducive to learning. Recently, I have been reflecting on my experience with a former […]

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How the hell do I teach people things but get lower grades than them on the exam???

Navigating the Paradox of Teaching and Testing: Why I Sometimes Score Lower Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re helping others excel academically, only to find that your own exam scores don’t reflect your efforts? It’s a perplexing scenario I encounter often, and I can’t be the […]

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Should education be a project based environment?

The Case for Project-Based Learning in Education: A Teacher’s Perspective In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the question of whether schools should embrace project-based learning (PBL) as a core teaching strategy is garnering significant attention. As a shop teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how effective this approach can be. However, I […]

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