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The Chalk Talks

A place where teachers can breathe, vent and LAUGH!!

June 2007 - Posts

Tip Toe Through the Tulips...

Tip toe through the tulips… Setting: A busy city street outside of the subway entrance. Two teachers walk the few blocks from the subway to work. 7:15 a.m. I felt lucky because I ran into my girlfriend and co-worker on the subway today. It always makes Read More...

She showed you her what??

She showed you her WHAT??!? My kids came back from recess today and one of my girls was conspicuously missing from my line. I say conspicuously because she NEVER STOPS TALKING and therefore is hard to miss. It is common practice for our vice principal Read More...

That's funny...you don't look like a teacher...

This blog is dedicated to all the ass-kicking teachers out there (especially those in public elementary schools- holla)!! I have taught in the public system myself for many years and am currently pursuing my second advanced degree in education. Teaching Read More...

Just trying to do my job...

In the grand effort to reform schools, a new and trendy idea has been to hire adults to work with the teachers rather than the children, a.k.a. a staff developer. In theory, it sounds like a great premise in which teachers are able to stay current on Read More...