![Illustration of teacher considering whether to lie on a recommendation form](jpg/image_123650291-37.jpg)
![Illustration of a teacher on recess duty considering whether schools should be like a family](jpg/image_123650291-30.jpg)
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?
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Help! I Got Marked Down for Not Being “Entertaining” Enough
I'm a teacher, not a clown!
![Illustration of teacher getting in trouble for liking a snow day post](jpg/image_123650291-26.jpg)
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.
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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!
![Illustration of group of students wearing shorts in winter](jpg/image_123650291-20.jpg)
Help! My Students Insist On Shorts When It’s 10 Degrees Outside
They have cold weather clothing—they just refuse to wear it!
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Help! Can I Ignore Rude Emails From Students?
The entitlement is going to break my brain!
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Help! My Coworker Is Pushing the Keto Diet on Everyone—Even Our 8th Grade Students
She told one of my students she could get rid of her headaches by going keto.
![Illustration of sarcastic coworker teacher](jpg/image_123650291-13.jpg)
Help! My Coworker’s Default Tone Is Sarcasm
When we tell her she's gone too far, she tells us we don't "get" her personality.
![Illustration of teacher at a bar](jpg/image_123650291-12.jpg)
Help! A Parent Complained After Running Into Me at the Bar
My principal: "Let's talk about this when I get back." 😳
![Illustration of teacher trying to earn middle school students respect](jpg/image_123650291-9.jpg)
Help! How Do I Get Middle School Students To Respect Me?
My AP said I need to "develop a more commanding presence." Is this a fair critique?