DirectFromThePodium

Teachers have simultaneously: A) been stripped of the ability to do anything about poorly behaved students B) been pressured to pass students no matter what C) been tasks with taking on more and more responsibilities that used to belong to parents D) been vilified and blamed for every problem in society. So…why the job dissatisfaction? It’s a mystery!

Goodness, my kids did not get this memo. They’re happy to talk to pretty much anyone.

A man attends a performance of the Broadway hit Mamma Mia! expecting to enjoy the music and the story live on stage. But throughout the show, a group of women sitting behind him sing along to nearly every song — loudly. As well as talking Thru the 1st Act of the Performance. At first he tries to ignore it, but the singing continues through the entire production. Eventually he calls security to complain, saying he paid to hear the performers… not the audience. Shows like Mamma Mia! are packed with songs people love, and the temptation to sing along can be strong. But theater etiquette usually expects the audience to stay quiet so everyone can enjoy the performance. At a musical full of famous songs, is it harmless fun for the audience to sing along — or should everyone stay quiet and let the professionals perform? 🎭

A mother who works about 70 hours a week received a school calendar listing all the holidays, early releases, and teacher planning days. Curious, she used ChatGPT to organize every day her kids would be off from school during the year. When she saw the full list, she was shocked by how many days there actually were. Her husband stays home with the kids, but she started wondering how families with two full-time working parents manage all those days off. School schedules can look manageable at first glance, but when you add up all the days off, it really highlights how challenging childcare logistics can be for many working families. How do households where both parents work full-time handle the large number of school holidays, early release days, and breaks during the year?

DOE SHAKEUP: Danika Rux is OUT as Deputy Chancellor for School Leadership, the title created by ex-Chancellor David Banks. Rux is staying on: "my role is changing to Senior Advisor to the Office of the General Counsel." Unclear whether she will keep her salary: $312,357.

Sidney Lehman High School is moving to a 4-day week Students will attend Tuesday–Friday They’re extending the day by 30 minutes and cutting 14 school days, but the total classroom hours stay the same (1,105) Can we try this in the professional world too? I’d gladly work longer days for a 3-day weekend