Ask WeAreTeachers
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!
Help! My Students Insist On Shorts When It’s 10 Degrees Outside
They have cold weather clothing—they just refuse to wear it!
Help! Can I Ignore Rude Emails From Students?
The entitlement is going to break my brain!
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.
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.
Help! A Parent Complained After Running Into Me at the Bar
My principal: "Let's talk about this when I get back." 😳
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?
