MCPS Parents -- What would you tell teachers if you could?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Question: why don’t you ask kids to turn in their homework? If it’s done electronically, why don’t you take a moment in class and say, “ok kids, let’s take a couple minutes and upload assignment three to your portal” or whatever? And the look and say, “Ryan, Melissa, John, why have you not turned in your homework?” Why are there no consequences other than a lower grade for kids who do not turn in hw?

When I was a kid, teachers asked for homework to be turned in and if you didn’t have it, they’d call you out on it in front of everyone and sometimes even call your parents

But it's the parents job to make sure the homework is in - not the teacher. Your kid has homework - you can easily find out what it is and then check to see whether it's been done. The teacher than grades your child accordingly. Take some responsibility. If you don't want to chase after your kid making sure their homework is done, why would a teacher?

[Anonymous]

If you don’t like being a teacher, get out. We don’t want you here. Stop being hateful and take it out on the kids.

My kids have a 1 or 2 teachers a year that are horrible. And not just at teaching but horrible people. Just don’t do a job where you have to interact with kids. Just get out and do something else. Something that makes you happy. Do not teach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question: why don’t you ask kids to turn in their homework? If it’s done electronically, why don’t you take a moment in class and say, “ok kids, let’s take a couple minutes and upload assignment three to your portal” or whatever? And the look and say, “Ryan, Melissa, John, why have you not turned in your homework?” Why are there no consequences other than a lower grade for kids who do not turn in hw?

When I was a kid, teachers asked for homework to be turned in and if you didn’t have it, they’d call you out on it in front of everyone and sometimes even call your parents

But it's the parents job to make sure the homework is in - not the teacher. Your kid has homework - you can easily find out what it is and then check to see whether it's been done. The teacher than grades your child accordingly. Take some responsibility. If you don't want to chase after your kid making sure their homework is done, why would a teacher?

Teachers use multiple platforms and there is no consistency. We check daily but even we miss things.

[Anonymous]

If parents knew what went on in public schools in America we would say that we appreciate teachers sacrifice and we wish our schools had a sustainable supportive system so teachers could be looked at as professionals and not have their careers ruined by mismanagement and political corruption.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If parents knew what went on in public schools in America we would say that we appreciate teachers sacrifice and we wish our schools had a sustainable supportive system so teachers could be looked at as professionals and not have their careers ruined by mismanagement and political corruption.

Sacrifice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If parents knew what went on in public schools in America we would say that we appreciate teachers sacrifice and we wish our schools had a sustainable supportive system so teachers could be looked at as professionals and not have their careers ruined by mismanagement and political corruption.

We know what’s happening and we opted out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If parents knew what went on in public schools in America we would say that we appreciate teachers sacrifice and we wish our schools had a sustainable supportive system so teachers could be looked at as professionals and not have their careers ruined by mismanagement and political corruption.

We know what’s happening and we opted out.

It’s just as bad working for the county. Maybe worse.

[Anonymous]

Stop picking favorites. Examine your own biases. Be aware of stereotyping you might be doing unconsciously. Don't assume a quiet student whose parent does not speak English doe not read at a high level and does not write elegant prose. Do not assume that because of someone's race/ethnicity that they are meek and should not be picked to be a leader. Do not assume certain kids are good or bad based on how they dress.

Parents and students see your biases even if you don't.

[Anonymous]

Understand the importance of your job. You are shaping a child's view of themselves and the world in a way that will impact them the rest of their lives.

Take it seriously. Try to err on the side of being understanding and kind.

[Anonymous]

Why are you always taking days off? At any other job you'd be fired.

How many people where you work know you are taking a day off? A handful? As teachers, we could have nearly 200 people know we are taking a day off. I teach appr. 140 students per day and some of them might tell their parents. Add in admin and some other teachers and my personal business seems like it is other people’s business. It isn’t so stop asking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let's go the other way. Parents, what would you tell teachers specifically? This is not the same as what you would tell administration or central office.

Why are you always taking days off? At any other job you'd be fired.

says someone who doesn't work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If parents knew what went on in public schools in America we would say that we appreciate teachers sacrifice and we wish our schools had a sustainable supportive system so teachers could be looked at as professionals and not have their careers ruined by mismanagement and political corruption.

We know what’s happening and we opted out.

It’s just as bad working for the county. Maybe worse.

I never said anything about working for the county.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question: why don’t you ask kids to turn in their homework? If it’s done electronically, why don’t you take a moment in class and say, “ok kids, let’s take a couple minutes and upload assignment three to your portal” or whatever? And the look and say, “Ryan, Melissa, John, why have you not turned in your homework?” Why are there no consequences other than a lower grade for kids who do not turn in hw?

When I was a kid, teachers asked for homework to be turned in and if you didn’t have it, they’d call you out on it in front of everyone and sometimes even call your parents

But it's the parents job to make sure the homework is in - not the teacher. Your kid has homework - you can easily find out what it is and then check to see whether it's been done. The teacher than grades your child accordingly. Take some responsibility. If you don't want to chase after your kid making sure their homework is done, why would a teacher?

Teachers use multiple platforms and there is no consistency. We check daily but even we miss things.

+1 I agree that it is the student's responsibility to manage hw after a certain age. But A simple reminder from.the teacher that assignment x is due today, please a moment to turn it in or complete it at home tonight is not a big burden on the teacher and we go a long way to support student success

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If parents knew what went on in public schools in America we would say that we appreciate teachers sacrifice and we wish our schools had a sustainable supportive system so teachers could be looked at as professionals and not have their careers ruined by mismanagement and political corruption.

Sacrifice?

Yes. Sacrifice.

I sacrifice every weekend of the school year to get my grading done. I sacrifice time with my own family to be prepared every work day. I sacrifice my own health since I can’t take easy leave to make it to appointments. I sacrifice my own money to purchase supplies - even classroom sets of books - for my classroom.

So yes, we sacrifice. And if we choose not to by demanding a work/life balance, we are told we are uncommitted and lazy.

100% of the teachers who have quit my school in the last 3 years have said they are leaving because they are tired of the emotional, physical, and financial toll. Most have gone on to jobs that pay more and require fewer hours. Those of us who are remaining (for now) see this. We’re also thinking of jumping ship because we know it can be done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Why are you always taking days off? At any other job you'd be fired.

How many people where you work know you are taking a day off? A handful? As teachers, we could have nearly 200 people know we are taking a day off. I teach appr. 140 students per day and some of them might tell their parents. Add in admin and some other teachers and my personal business seems like it is other people’s business. It isn’t so stop asking.

Lmao this might be the dumbest post in the history of DCUM.