I just ran my first lockdown drill with my kindergarteners

Today, I conducted my first lockdown drill with my kindergarten class. As a first-year teacher, navigating this experience was certainly challenging. I had to explain to the kids that it was just a practice but that we still needed to remain quiet and find a hiding spot. To help ease the tension, I quietly read […]

Metal Detectors (USA)

Metal Detectors in Schools (USA) Hi everyone, I’m looking for your thoughts on metal detectors in schools. Should they be in place at schools? Are they effective? Do they exist at your school? If so, have you encountered any problems with them? Are there any better alternatives? I’m asking because my school has them, as […]

anyone else classes feal meaningless?

Is anyone else feeling like their classes are pointless? I’m a senior in high school, and lately, my classes have become so easy that I’ve started skipping school altogether. It feels like a waste of time—take my theater class, for instance. We just sit in an auditorium until the period ends, and other classes follow […]

Parents forcing me to take AP classes

Parents Pressuring Me into AP Classes I’m feeling overwhelmed because my mom has enrolled me in AP Calculus and AP Statistics for next year, and I’m already mentally drained. I’ve never taken AP classes before, and I honestly have no interest in them. I’m not aiming for super competitive colleges, and I already have a […]

Stop fighting in dumb places

Let’s stop brawling in silly spots! While everyone here promotes a “make peace, not war” vibe, I’m all for watching an epic showdown. Instead of duking it out in the cafeteria or hallways where teachers might intervene, consider battling it out in the restroom or outside school. That way, a crowd will gather, and no […]

textiles survey for school

Textiles Survey for My School Project Hi everyone! 🙏🙏 I’m an Australian VCE student studying Product Technology and Design Textiles, and I need your help with my survey. It’s a quick questionnaire about a product idea I’m working on. Your input would really mean a lot to me! Thank you!