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Help! My Seniors Won’t Do ANYTHING
This year is the worst it's ever been.
Help! Should I Lie When Interviewers Ask Me Why I’m Leaving?
I'm escaping a toxic school—should I tell interviewers the truth?
Help! Social Media Has Turned the End of the School Year Into a Nightmare
Every event is so over-the-top and exhausting!
Help! Is It “Cruel” To Get a Puppy When I’m a Teacher?
I already paid a deposit to get an English springer spaniel puppy.
Help! Should I Have To Interview My Replacement Teacher?
Will it look bad if I say no?
Help! I’m Sick of Parents Letting Their Kids Skip School
It feels insulting and makes teaching impossible.
Help! I Gave My Students an Open-Book Test and They Still Failed
I've been teaching for 17 years and have never had this many students failing.
Help! My Students Won’t Stop Making Inappropriate Noises
"Last year it was moaning. This year it's something new."
Help! I Got in Trouble for Making My High School Students Learn the 50 States
A group of parents sent emails calling me “sadistic,” “demeaning,” and “petty.”
Help! My School Lets Sick Kids Attend Class
This year's policy says students can come back whenever symptoms have improved.
Help! What Am I Supposed To Do Instead of Group Punishments?
What if my whole class needs a consequence?
Help! Should I Lie to Get a Challenging Student Into Another School?
The student and family are difficult—but giving a glowing review feels wrong!
