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What does your contract say about discipline?

I haven’t even read it in detail. I bet it’s very vague and says to don’t rock the boat or gtfo. I’m a big ass dude so kids don’t fuck with me but the morale at school sucks because of this shit.
 
I haven’t even read it in detail. I bet it’s very vague and says to don’t rock the boat or gtfo. I’m a big ass dude so kids don’t fuck with me but the morale at school sucks because of this shit.

You might be surprised by what it says, and if it doesn't say anything specific bringing that up at the next round of contract talks could improve morale.
 
I did some light reading, and it says enough. For me, personally, I've had issues with administration coddling some children with behavior issues. If I'm being firm with them, you can't turn around and give into them or be all cutesy with them. My students are young, but they need boundaries.

Exactly.
 
I did some light reading, and it says enough. For me, personally, I've had issues with administration coddling some children with behavior issues. If I'm being firm with them, you can't turn around and give into them or be all cutesy with them. My students are young, but they need boundaries.

All kids need boundaries. Even adults need boundaries.
 
Ready to retire!

Today, after 31 years of teaching, I submitted my resignation! Woohoo! More time for fun ;)
 
High School Humanities teacher here but moving into administration. I already miss the classroom!
 
I'm both shocked and relieved to see other teachers on here. I'm studying to be a secondary English teacher, currently doing fieldwork in a class of English Language Learners. I'm student teaching for real in Fall 2019!
 
lol thanks


Thank you! I think I must be a bit crazy...why would I willingly put myself through that?! ;) :p

It's funny - everyone always cringes when I tell them I teach 8th-graders. I could never do your job. Earliest grade I've taught is 4th grade, many years ago. It used to freak me out when they would tug at my clothes to get my attention!
 
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