Ask WeAreTeachers
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!
Help! Is Raising My Voice “Inflicting Trauma”?
A parent told me I need to adjust my teaching strategies so I don't "traumatize" another child.
Help! Our Principal Spends Her Discretionary Budget on Junk
Other teachers are afraid to criticize her—should I be the one to do it?
Help! I Don’t Think Schools Should Be “Like a Family”
Since when are we supposed to have the same intimacy level at work as we do in our own families?
Help! I Got Marked Down for Not Being “Entertaining” Enough
I'm a teacher, not a clown!
Help! I Got in Trouble for “Liking” a Snow Day Post
My principal said it was "unprofessional conduct" and sent the wrong message to the community.
Help! Why Am I Doing Half My Coworker’s Job?
My AP told me to hang in there, it's just one semester, but I'm already burning out!
