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The Modest Teacher
@ModestTeacher
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Sep 11, 2019
    Here’s the secret to building relationships: Actually like kids That’s it. No fancy handshakes, no dancing and singing like a fool every morning. That stuff is for show and kids know it. Just like kids. It’s easy. And if you don’t, find something else to do.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    May 27, 2024
    …and then demand their kids be allowed to participate in the public school’s athletic teams, band, orchestra, choir, musicals, school dances, etc etc.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Jan 10, 2024
    Vouchers so the rich kids can go to private schools and manual labor for the rest of us. The plan becomes clearer every day.
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    More Perfect Union
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    Jan 9, 2024
    BREAKING: An Indiana Republican has filed a bill that would allow kids as young as 14 to drop out and work on corporate farms during school hours. Kids would only need to complete 8th grade in order to work 40 hours a week as a farm laborer.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Dec 10, 2023
    I think teacher pay has historically been low because initially it was a job typically done by women and their income was just seen as a supplement to their husband’s pay.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Aug 1, 2024
    First year teacher vs. 25 year veteran
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Aug 31, 2020
    I don’t know who needs to hear this, but... Virtual teaching is not easier than in-person teaching.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Feb 19, 2024
    Teachers should never have to pay the state to renew their teaching certificate.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    May 27, 2024
    Replying to @plzbepatient
    I would like for you to go to any small, rural community in my state and tell them you’re cheering for the demise of their local public school. Let me know how it goes for you.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Jul 19, 2020
    Does Axe body spray kill the coronavirus? Because if so, then Middle Schools are going to be just fine.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Sep 15, 2024
    The biggest lie in education is that it’s possible for teachers to differentiate instruction to a classroom full of kids.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Jun 30, 2023
    If you teach for five years in a public school and agree to teach for five more, your student loans should be forgiven.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Apr 1, 2022
    My school district recently had a well-known speaker lead a full day PD for our secondary teachers. They paid him $7,000. Plus, purchased his book for all staff members. Meanwhile, I’m buying supplies for my classroom because money is tight.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Feb 28, 2022
    Social media is destroying middle school.
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    The Modest Teacher
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    Nov 30, 2022
    Every secondary school student and teacher should get an hour lunch break.