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Named after the hundred-eyed watchman of Greek myth, Argus watches the education landscape: spotting new opportunities, pressure-testing the ventures we're building, and tracing every read back to the real-world signals behind it.

Updated Aug 31, 2026 · 36 ideas · 18349 signals

Signals

The evidence library: the raw signals the pipeline is watching across the education ecosystem. Every idea is built from these.

need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

With the rise of AI, I think teachers need to drop the Wikipedia hate

Last week I heard a student say one of his other teachers “banned wikipedia, but really likes ChatGPT.” This was enough for a 15 year old to be shocked; I am beyond annoyed at that mentality. I spent my formative years hearing how Wikipedia was the devil and was never acceptable. I understood those teachers rationale and I still do, but it’s time to drop the Wikipedia hate. I’m not here to claim it’s better than academic research or rigorous reading, but it is a gem in the dopamine speed of LLMs. – The work is summarized, yes, but it is sourced . That is more than I can say for AI chatbots. Even if you ask them for sources, it is still pulling from countless places without credit just to formulate a response. – The information is good . For the decade I heard “anyone can edit it,” I don’t think I’ve ever stumbled something intently false or blatantly misleading. I’ve seen a lot of incoherent BS from AI. – It incorporates more than just summaries. I teach Social Studies and love the pri

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

I taught my kid the times tables in a different order and I'm convinced it's objectively better

When I learned the times tables back in the day, we learned them in order -- the times tables for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on. Having now taught them to my 8yo, I see that there is a better order in which to teach them. You start with 2s -- that’s just doubling, and most kids can handle that easily. Then you might want to do 10s -- there, you’re just playing with place value. Then, if you want, you can do another easy one -- 11s, for instance. And then, arguably, you might want to build on the knowledge you got from 2s and 10s. 4s are just doubling twice, and 5s are just half of what you’d get multiplying by 10 (so 5x6 is half of whatever 10x6 would be). 3s might make sense next -- those you’d have to memorize again, or you might think: I know how to double, and 3 groups of that thing is just adding one extra group of that thing (so 3x7 is 7 more than whatever 2x7 is). 9s would be fine to do next: they’re in the 3s family, but also there are all these tricks you can do with 9s (using fing

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Teachers who are "hated" or "the bad teacher"- how did you gain your title? How do you handle it?

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

For first year teachers (or if you just need a reminder in general)- you're going to be okay!

Everything feels incredibly overwhelming right now. It is going to be okay! Take a deep breath, use some coping strategies (personally I love the physiological sigh and progressive muscle relaxation, but find what works for you) and start sorting your list by "needs to be done today" to "can be done in a month". Start with the stuff that is highest priority. Do one thing at a time! Do not hop from one thing to another (coming from a person who constantly does that when overwhelmed), stick to the task and get it done. Put music or white noise in your headphones and zone everything out. Things will not be perfect right away (or ever!). Take that thought out of your head. Your only goal is to have a functional first week. Teach the basics first. Everyone says this, but what does it look like? Pretend the children are feral, they've never been to school. Teach them how you want them to walk into your room, how to sit down, what to do first, what to do when they need to go to the bathroom,

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

Trump aid and sterile water

Trump aid Natalie Harp has recently come under public scrutiny / heightened media attention for various reasons. One thing that keeps standing out to me is that she claims an accidental infusion of sterile water by a nurse left her homebound and in a wheelchair. I know that getting pure sterile water without any electrolyte or medication added would be quite bad for you, but my question is do y’all‘s hospitals just have bags of water around??? I have never seen a liter sized infusion bag of sterile water on my floor ever. We have sterile water in bottles that obviously cannot be hooked up to an IV line and we have sterile water premixed with things like magnesium and we have tiny 10cc vials of sterile water for reconstituting things like diuril. I guess I’m just questioning how it was even possible that she could’ve gotten a large amount of sterile water infused accidentally / is that a risk that you, my fellow nurses, come across on the regular? submitted by /u/Flimsy_Course_9923 [lin

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Resigning after one month

Yup the title says it all. After one month, I am putting in my resignation tomorrow. (I’m from California) I teach SPED self contained 1st/2nd Before I signed the contract they told me I would have a veteran co teacher of over 3 years and that is the only reason I signed he contract. I did not find out until post signed contract and on my first day on site that she hasn’t been there for a whole year….. so basically they threw me to the wolves in one of the most difficult classes( a first year teacher) These kids have so much behavior (screaming, kicking, yelling, knocking desks over, ripping everything up) I’m experiencing stress like never before. I can’t sleep well, or eat well and I cry everyday before work and after work. It’s is messing up my mental health and I just don’t think I can do it anymore. I know everyone says to try to stick it out the year but honestly I can’t, my health is a priority. I’m not even out yet but I feel relieved with myself that I made this decision… sinc

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

I am watching the Bloodborne pathogens video again. Send help!

I am watching all of "the videos" again for this year. You know the ones: bloodborne pathogens, mandated reporter, harassment prevention. Except this year they have added one called "Creating Inclusion in the Classroom." My HR wants them all done before September. I do the videos every year, but this year the videos are supposed to clock out at 6 hours. 6 hours!? And they are the ones where you have to take a little quiz every 10 mins, so I cannot just play the video and walk away. Wish me luck... Edit: I made it to a section with a clearly AI voice. Save me! submitted by /u/whynaut4 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Teachers who watch Abbott Elementary, do you find it cathartic and validating to see teacher issues on screen or does it just remind you too much of your own frustrations and make it unenjoyable?

I’ve always been curious about checking out Abbott Elementary. I’ve heard it be praised for being a realistic depiction of teaching (or at least realistic for being a sitcom). Part of me wants to watch it because it seems it would be validating and relatable to see teachers’ issues on screen in such a mainstream way. And I’m sure it would be funny too. Another part of me thinks it might just make me miserable. If it reminds me too much of the real educational issues I experience at work, I can imagine it just making me frustrated and it would become more of a negative experience, similar to scrolling through this very subreddit (which I don’t do anymore) and seeing that everyone else is struggling and dealing with some crazy bullshit in this profession too. I’m sure I’ll give it a try at some point but just wanted to know y’all’s thoughts on this! Also, I teach high school art so I’d be curious to know if high school teachers find the show entertaining and relatable too! *tagged humor

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Secretary Linda McMahon Speaks With CNN As Kids Prepare For New School Year

Video Here Summary Rising back-to-school costs pivot to sexual abuse in public education AI Integration successes; cites Alpha School in Austin as a model. Alpha School tuition is 40k/year When asked if kids are guinea pigs for AI, she said no. But then she states that once AI is implemented, if it doesn't yield results, then it will be removed Advocate for bell to bell no cell Argued for more trade school paths over college pathways. When asked if a grade schooler should be put on trade school tracks, she basically said yes. When pressed, she pivoted and said it should be up to local control Moving away from equity-based college admissions and more toward meritocracy admissions, although there is no mention of banning legacy policies Issues not talked about The status of the OCR backlog Whether they are still moving SPED services to HHS The status of the multi-billion dollar student loan portfolio the D of E handles The impact of Medicaid and SNAP cuts on state general fund budgets th

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Accused of using AI grading by students

First year teacher here, I started using Google Classroom to have my math students submit homework so I wouldnt have 400 papers sitting on my desk each week. Anywho, one of my students said “why do i have to do extra work so you can use AI to grade our homework” to which i responded “I can barely read half of your guys handwriting, theres no way AI could grade 90% of it”. Like yall i grade on completion, they know that. Why would I use AI? submitted by /u/Tad_623 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

I think it's unfair to punish teachers for leaving during the year

I mean CEO's resign, superintendents resign, across all walks and jobs. I don't live where the these "takeovers" in certain districts in Texas has taken over. I've heard that some teachers are leaving but are threatened with license punishment or whatever if they leave. I don't think that's fair because they weren't given clear outlines from their building or school what conditions would be like. I mean if we start a new year or new job, if things are terrible and there is no way to fix it, then one should have the right to leave. Just my opinion. I know that it takes work to find a new person, but isn't that the job of "bosses" or leaders?? I mean if one is in charge of the building and thinks the only time a new person should come in June for the next then I think they have the wrong job. That's the job of a boss I thought. I mean I think 2-4 weeks would be a reasonable timeframe to exit. Why keep someone if they realize they are not a good fit, burned out, or just need out? submitte

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

First-year teacher, already had to call out sick and now the ER says I need several more days off. I’m terrified of looking unreliable.

I (23F) just started my first year teaching at a charter school, and I genuinely love it so far. I’m excited to go to work every day. The school can be a little disorganized, but from what I’ve seen, the teachers and even admin genuinely care about the kids and try their best. Unfortunately, during my second week, I got sick. It started with a scratchy throat on Monday, and by Tuesday morning I felt like I could barely move. I was feverish and felt horrible, but I was genuinely petrified to call out because: 1. I’m still within my 90-day probationary period. I don’t want to be seen as unreliable, especially as a brand-new teacher. My previous employer let me go after I got sick, even though I literally threw up in their office and they could physically see that I was ill. So I think that experience has made me extremely anxious about calling out now. My admin and coworkers reassured me that I could have stayed home and that I should call out when I’m sick. They were actually incredibly

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Are there any dumb memes or trends I should know about going into this school year?

6-7 is Hopefully dead. What's replacing it? submitted by /u/mikevnyc [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Insurance Making Our Job Unaffordable. What should I do?

For context, I teach in Florida and can't leave the state right now. I'm simply wondering what to do here. Teaching has been my entire career and I'm 39. Insurance premiums just came out and insurance is going up by 100 plus dollars per paycheck if I'm reading it correctly. Since i have to take on my boys (6 and 3), I will be paying 583 per paycheck or 600 depending on which plan I pick. This does not include vision, dental, or anything extra. I'm at a loss as this amount will hurt our bottom line. My husband currently has our boys but has to remove them due to insurance changing for him to one of the worst insurance companies in existence. He's talking about keeping them but I don't think it's a good idea due to their needs. That leaves me in the hole and even with him bringing a bigger check, we rely on my income as i make more than him. With this increase, I will be making far less. I do not know what to do. We have two months to figure this out until open enrollment happens but I'm

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

Help me, I just lost my first nursing job

I literally just graduated this year, and passed the NCLEX in June. Started my job in July for a LTC / rehab facility, (which was not what I wanted). Also I have never worked for a company this large before. I’ve been a CNA for years in LTC and was excited about going back to school for my LPN. I was very excited about becoming the nurse for my residents and being able to provide them quality patient centered care. Then the further I progressed through school, and learned all about nursing, and clinical skills. And had my clinical rotations. I fell in love with medically complex patients in an acute care setting. anyways, ive always had some anxiety, and can be a hard critic of myself. but throughout school i was managing it well! I quit my vape, I was eating healthy, yoga, everything with moderation right. Then, I just felt such a high high passing nursing school, and my NCLEX. I felt like I learned the material well, never got under 80% on an exam. Then stepping on the floor for my f

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

I want to throw myself off a building

I just accidentally forwarded an email of my nurse in charge report, which was actually just 7 blown up faces of all BTS members, to all the supervisors, director, administrator and NP in the building. Somehow the image I saved to send to myself was saved as my NIC report. This feels worse than a med error😭 submitted by /u/lmk0714 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Out of control Kindergartners

Hello, I am in great need of some advice and help. I teach Gen-Ed Kindergarten in a Title 1 public school in California. We started school 4 days ago and most of my class has never been in school before. I am teaching them how to take turns talking, raise hands, be part of a community of learners and waiting (a big one). I have 4 students on the spectrum, one of whom is not participating in any activities with the class. He is constantly going through my personal belongings, ripping things off the wall and playing with all of the manipulatives during instruction. He takes out the creative play supplies, rips open boxes and leaves messes everywhere. This is pulling the rest of the class' attention away from learning how to behave and follow directions. They think that if he gets to do whatever he wants, so should they. Some of the more severe issues that a handful of other kids are having include turning off the smart board while I'm using it, messing with the volume, going up and scrat

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

God I wanna call in tomorrow

Nightmare group of patients. Then I get floated to another unit after 4 hours with an even heavier group. submitted by /u/Minimum-Possible-415 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

I’m just exhausted from being assaulted by special needs students, getting no support from the administration, and dealing with parents who don’t seem to care.

I went into this 10 years ago with good intentions and filled with care, now i struggle to get out of bed in the morning knowing i will get assaulted and basically get told to deal with it. submitted by /u/Squigels [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

Why Are Canada’s Nurses Fed Up?

through food speaks with nurse Birgit Umaigba about burnout, staffing shortages, racism, wages, and the conditions pushing Canada’s health-care system to its limits. submitted by /u/Critical-Base5744 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

A nurse as a patient, keep thinking about her after my shifts

I work in LTAC and am a new nurse (4 months). I have a patient who is a nurse, ended up in our facility after a MVA and is on trach, feeding tube and has wound vacs and more wounds. She seems to have given up on herself! She pulled her PEG the other day and keeps pulling her mask or AIRVO from her trach. Whenever I go in and talk to her and try to talk to her, she starts crying but doesn’t respond to anything else we ask/tell her. I know she’s suffering and she KNOWS what’s next and just wants to end her suffering! How do you guys cope with situations like these? I keep thinking about her and am not able to sleep or do anything else when not working! I guess I am asking for any advice in how to manage these kind of situations. submitted by /u/karamtokaand [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

Nurse station Wi-Fi: strong. Nurse station tea: stronger. ☕️

I really hate how chaotic it feels to sit there and chart.. I Came to the nurse’s station for a pen and a snacky . Left with 4 rumors, 2 secrets, and somebody’s entire relationship history. HIPAA says we can’t gossip about patients, so naturally we gossip about each other. nursing stations really be a break room, courtroom, and TMZ newsroom all at once. Forever wishing I can chart from the bathroom >.< submitted by /u/matchaamaamii [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Randomly remembered that my grandma used to come read to my elementary school class and I can’t imagine that still being a thing now

When I was in elementary school, my grandma came to read to my class. She would read us chapter books, a few chapters each time. We didn’t have our own copies to follow along with. We just sat there silently and listened. I don’t remember anyone misbehaving during this time; it was special and we all loved it. I genuinely cannot imagine this still being able to happen in an elementary school now. I teach high school so, elementary teachers, please correct me if I’m wrong. I want to be wrong about this. I just imagine they could NOT all sit still or stay silent for more than a few minutes, if at all. My high school students can barely make it through a 5 minute video without seeming like they are about to explode with restlessness. I don’t show many videos but if I do, I literally aim for like 1-3 minute long ones. I can’t imagine elementary kids sitting through several minutes of listening, especially with no extra visual stimulation. This wasn’t even THAT long ago (I’m 24) but it seem

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

New Grad Medsurg

I got off my 8-week orientation, and today was my first day. Throughout my orientation, I have felt stressed. Some good days and some realllllly stressful, busy days. My unit ratio is 1:6, and we take post-surgery patients (mainly bariatric surgeries), as well as discharges throughout the day. It can get incredibly hectic, and some days I just feel like all I did was pass meds and that I didn’t get to really review the chart, look at histories, or review orders aside from monitoring lab work and vitals prior to meds. On top of that, I have anxiety about making mistakes. I’m anxious when talking to doctors and terrified that I will write a verbal order down incorrectly, even after reading it back. I’ve had a lot of days where I can’t take a break. I’ve had a lot of days where I’m staying 2+ hours late to catch up on charting. Overall, I’m just very stressed. I feel like I wasn’t prepared for this in nursing school. I was determined to work bedside, and now that I’m doing it, I can see j

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/StudentNurse

what’s the fastest way to become a RN in ontario canada?

so for some context i took a one year course to become a PSW and i got very high grades all 80s-90s+ and ive been working as a part time PSW for about a year. i really want to become a RN as soon as possible and im wondering what is the best way to go about this? i do not have a high school diploma so i would be registering as a mature student and im looking at taking a pre health 1 year course to get me up to pace and eligible to apply directly into BSCN programs. anyway i came to ask everyone here what do you guys think i should do in my position if my man goal is to become a RN asap? should i try the RPN to RN bridge or just go for RN? submitted by /u/indubitbly [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/nursing

Day shift: do you pass 1900 meds?

I work nights, and I generally try to give any 0700 meds so that the day shift nurse doesn’t have to worry about them when they get on shift. However, it never seems to happen the other way around for me. Sometimes, the day shift nurse will even have been in the room around 1830-1850 to give pain meds or other PRNs and for some reason didn’t give the 1900 meds. Is this common elsewhere? I used to work days and I would do my best to give 1900 meds. I know days can be more hectic so I understand them not being given sometimes but for them to essentially never be given is odd to me. So I’m genuinely curious, am I being weird by giving 0700 meds on the night shift? Or is it weird that the day shift nurses on my unit are not giving 1900 meds? submitted by /u/pdggin99 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Am I supposed to have the entire year planned out before PD?

Hi all, I’m a first year teacher (middle school) and I feel like I’m drowning in “to-do” items and responsibilities. I feel like I have no clue where to start and this wasn’t something they covered in college. The imposter syndrome is getting to the point where I feel like this year is going to go terribly, and I haven’t even started new hire orientation. I guess my general question (outside of any tips you can suggest about the imposter syndrome), is when am I supposed to plan the year? I have the first week of class planned for 3/6 classes but that’s it so far. I have no clue what happens during orientation & PD, so I’m trying to figure out if I should be planning out the entire year before I even get there. I don’t want to look like the lazy Gen-Z employee who didn’t do any work over the summer, but I also don’t want to waste the little free time I have now planning out the year just to realize I should’ve waited. I genuinely feel like giving up already, which I hate saying because

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/StudentNurse

Post partum final focus then going to med surge?

I'm a 4th year student that got placed into post partum for final focus. I enjoyed my post partum rotation, but now I'm just worried about getting a job afterwards. I've heard different things - that med surge is the foundation and you want to keep your skills if you want to advance, e.g. nurse practitioner, or that even with post partum rotation, that you still need 1-2 years of med surge experience to get a job in post partum. I'm worried if I do post partum as final focus, that I'll have a difficult time getting a job as an RN. I wanna keep my options open, so is it best that I switch to med surge final focus? And then later just go into med surge to keep options open? And switch to specialty nursing like post partum or mental health if I decide to in the future? (Right now, I have no interest in ER or ICU) Please help, any advice helps! submitted by /u/kaziaraanon [link] [comments]

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Does your curriculum actually continue when you have a sub?

My admin is pushing for us to continue curriculum as normal when there is a sub and not give 1 day lessons, work days, or simple activities. Great in theory but as an art teacher - it’s so challenging for me to continue my curriculum when I’m not there. Kids end up rushing through stuff, barely trying, and then I end up having to make them completely redo a project that should have taken 2 weeks because they finished it in 30 minutes with a sub. I tend to just use sub days as short 1 day skill builders and if I know or think I’ll be out multiple days, then I’ll give a low risk lesson (something I know a sub could easily teach + manage and students might enjoy enough to not rush through). Sometimes it’s a work day if we’re near the end of the project and I don’t need to worry about kids rushing through. Basically, a sub is almost never stepping into my room and continuing our current project with students. Maybe it’s different in the core classes? I just have a hard time imagining curri

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need Aug 23, 2026
r/Teachers

Paras need to GET OFF THEIR PHONES

I know they hardly make any money and if it’s an emergency fine!! But sitting there on TikTok while i’m actively teaching is rude and distracting for the kids. I’m a young teacher so it’s awkward to confront them and NOT BEING ON YOUR PHONE ALL DAY AT WORK SHOULDNT NEED TO BE SAID submitted by /u/Pleasant-Pumpkin-339 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/StudentNurse

Differences between editions of textbooks

Hi! This semester my school requires the newest editions of all the textbooks, which are newly published and hard to find used ones with good prices. I found really good prices for these textbooks but one edition prior. For example, my school requires the 10th edition but I want to get the 9th edition one since it’s way cheaper. Do you think there are lots of updates and differences between versions? And is it a good idea? Thanks!!! submitted by /u/Altruistic-Hair-1931 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

Unsafe job

I am 4 months into a new inpatient med-surg job. We almost never have techs to help with a ratio of 6:1. No phlebotomy or IV help. I can't properly take care of patients and I am feeling moral distress. Patients get upset and think the staff are lazy and have no idea what pressure we are under. I just read that our CEO made a salary of $33.2 million in a year at our "non-profit" hospital system, yet they can't be bothered to properly staff our unit (this is the Southeast- no hope for unionizing.) I am livid. I keep calling out because I am depressed and having suicidal ideation. I know I just need to quit but I'm not sure how. Should I bother giving notice? I'm worried about the employment gap if I leave the job off my resume but feel like only working somewhere for 4 months looks bad too. I also don't know what to say about it in job interviews. Any advice is appreciated. submitted by /u/SalamanderOk9624 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Kindergarten teachers who are also moms..

I’m a kindergarten teacher and also a mom to a 3-year-old and 1-year-old, and I genuinely feel like my nervous system is shot. 😅 I love teaching, and I love coming home to my babies, but kindergarten is SO much sensory input all day long!! 21 little voices needing you, constant questions, noise, transitions, behaviors, touching, decision-making, etc. Then I come home and immediately switch into mom mode with two very little kids who obviously also need me in the same exact ways. My husband is a firefighter and so I’m solo mom a lot. My MIL helps a ton but still. By the end of the day, I’m exhausted in a way that doesn’t even feel like regular tired. I feel more exhausted between being a homemaker, wife, mom, teaching and all of the prep. It’s my first year as a classroom teacher. I was a ISC para before this. I have been getting 3-4 hours of sleep a night. I don’t hate my life. I love the chaos and being busy but it’s also like my brain is constantly going and never strolled. For teach

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Lunch Options Advice Please

Hello! I am an elementary teacher who has a very odd schedule this year. My contracted hours are 7:25-2:35. I have an extremely early lunch this year from 10:10-10:40. Normally I would switch to eat lunch during my planning, but this year my planning is from 9:40-10:10. We have no other break after 10:40 except for a 15 minute recess (including me walking them out to recess and picking them up) from 12:25-12:40. Planning and prepping meals tends to be a source of anxiety for me and this year it is even worse. I can’t figure how to work with this schedule and eating dinner leftovers at 10:10 doesn’t sound appealing. I would love some ideas to help me get unstuck and lessen my anxiety in this area. A bit of extra information: I am a vegetarian with ADHD (medicated) who cooks only because I have to. I live alone so I do not have extra help in this area. As mentioned above, food tends to be a source of anxiety for me due to the planning, prepping, and energy required to make meals. Thank y

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Teachers don't call home regarding behavior in order to pick on or target your child.

Pretty much the title, but I don't know why (and I'm not being a smartass) parents believe teachers call home regarding classroom issues 'just because' or because they are 'targeting' their student. Ask pretty much any teacher and I guarantee you that calling home is their least favorite thing in the entire world because they have 1. Probably approached admin and/or the school counselor already 2. Are using valuable planning time or staying after school to make the call and 3. Know that the parent will defend their child or say their child would 'never'. It's an exhausting merry-go-round. Trust me, no one wants to call home. submitted by /u/No-Basket-1052 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

Yall should be making $200k+ cause sheesh

I’m not even a nurse I just popped into this sub for curiosity. As a type 1 diabetic of 17 years I really appreciate what nurses have done for me. I hate to see how the industry mistreats many of you guys. I believe RN’s should make $100k entry level just considering all you have to put up with. submitted by /u/Fair_Comfortable5323 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

Bedside to Management

I’m considering a management position thats opening on my unit as its always been something I could see myself doing. I am absolutely burning out on bedside. I primarily do charge and if I could just do charge I would, but I have to do a mix. When I’m bedside I literally dread those shifts. I’m just returning from maternity leave, I have a 6 month old & 4 year old. I was talking to some coworkers and a few of them essentially said I’m nuts. They said I would have to take a lot of work home with me. Im currently a noc nurse, and love noc shift. My unit wants a noc supervisor but has never had one, literally ever, we just expanded our unit last year to be big enough to need one. They want someone to do 4 10’s. I’m planning on proposing a swing shift of 4pm-2 am Sun-Wed. The coworkers also said this sounded crazy, here I was thinking it sounded pretty good? LOL. I could come home nap, help my husband with morning routine (or just sleep) and then nap again. Get baby at noon from the sitter

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

First year... I've had better training working minimum wage jobs than this shit.

I've been an IA for eight years. Completed all classes for a provisional license before I interviewed. I literally did shit all summer. Did no one think to tell me to familiarize myself with the half dozen software applications I'd be expected to understand on day one? submitted by /u/PotentialPlum4945 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Moving classrooms drama

When I returned to my classroom last September I found that a bookcase I had purchased years earlier was broken when the maintenance crew was waxing the floors. I informed admin and they told me to send a link of furniture of similar value and they would buy it to replace the furniture that was broken. I decided I wanted a desk instead of a bookcase and they bought it for me. I use a standing desk but I thought it could be a desk for my teaching assistant to use. The school issues all the classrooms metal desks but I never liked them and this one is much nicer. At the end of last school year Admin asked if I would switch grades and I agreed. I went to school last week to set up and saw all my furniture had been moved to the new classroom except that desk so I moved it. Turns out my old teaching assistant told them not to move it because she says it is her desk. I guess bc she sat at it and had her stuff inside. I knew she was mad at me for changing grades so when I text her earlier in

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

Ma'am, I did not need to know that...

I picked up an ER shift last night. I've got an 86M with new AMS. Virtually no medical history and vitals are solid except for a mild fever and slightly elevated HR. I suspect a UTI, so I'm asking questions in this direction. The spouse is present, doing most of the talking. At one point she points casually to his groin, leans in toward me, and half whispers, "I knew something was off down there, his semen started tasting funny today." Her face is dead serious. I nod, then say, "I'll make a note of that. Can you excuse me for one minute?" I pull the curtain and step out and slide the door closed. We have a soundproof family/consult room at one end of the unit and I head toward it, loudly stating, "Anyone that can leave what you're doing for a few minutes, follow me now!" One doctor, three RNs, and two techs follow me into the room. It is several minutes before we are able to pick ourselves up off the floor. And this is why I pick up ER shifts. P.S. Flaired this as "Art" because that fa

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

What does it mean to be “trauma informed”? Does that have any impact on how a school handles discipline?

I work at a Title 1, and I say that to say we already deal with a rough demographic and we have quite a few behavior problems. My school is requiring all teachers be trauma informed by next summer. I’m really curious what this means and how this impacts what (little) we do about discipline. submitted by /u/Emergency-Pepper3537 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

got spit on by a gcs 15 neuro patient

i’m a nurse, i work in the ICU. i was giving meds to this patient, being nice and professional. this patient has history of aggression tendencies so he’s in a 5 point restraint. as i was giving his meds he started to curse at me multiple times, i didn’t pay any attention to him at first as they’re just words so they don’t really bother me, told him not do so as i was helping him. then i went up to his side on head of the bed while fixing his iv lines, he spit on me and it landed on my arm while cursing at me. my brain blacked out in anger and i smothered his spit on my arm to his face. he was on restraints and still got aggressive then continued to ask me to wipe his spit off his face while cursing at me, i crumpled up his blanket and threw it on his face and told him to do it himself then cursed at him back. i sent a referral to the doctor then telling them what happened and asked to sedate him, they did. i know i should’ve maintained a professional demeanor but fuck i can handle all

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Don’t know how to handle this one

Been teaching 30+ years at the college and high school levels. Without giving any identifying info, I have a student with a 504 which states that this student is not to be called on in class, does not give presentations in front of the class, and no attention can be drawn to this senior. None. Now I understand anxiety and the issues that go with it but my class is a Dual Enrollment core class and my classroom is set up in table groups and a large part of the class is collaborative. I can’t even call this student’s name when I take attendance and mom threatens to bring in a lawyer if this student’s teachers don’t adhere to the accommodations. How do I make it thru the semester if I cannot talk to the student or interact at all with him/her? Example: I am a master teacher for two student teachers who are doing their student teaching hours in my classes. One ST uses popsicle sticks to call on students. He pulled this student’s stick and called on her (this is before we knew about the 504)

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

Why do so many people have heat for nurses?

From what I seen, a lot of people still struggle to respect the nursing profession and I'm confused as to why. I even asked in another subreddit and instead of constructive feedback, they just flamed nurses even more. For people who have been nurses for a very long time, does it get better? Or is it just a small portion of society that acts hostile towards nurses. submitted by /u/Legitimate-Rhubarb99 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Is it hard for a big swearer to become a teacher?

I thought about being one when I pursued a BA which I never finished. My degree if finished would have allowed me mainly to be a teacher and little else, maybe a journalist or something office related maybe. But tbh I’m a big curser. My friend wanted to be an art teacher for example, but said he couldn’t because he’s a big swearer I know some teachers may curse a lot outside, but I doubt those who say f this or that every other sentence would do well as a teacher lol. But I appreciate any input. I feel Hs teachers may get away with it a bit more if it’s like ass or damn. Sorry: thought I clicked wrong flair, thought it said American non-teacher. submitted by /u/SanLeandrosFinest [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Teachers who "Don't want to teach 9th grade"

I work in a large comprehensive high school, 9th-12th. There is a subset of teachers, with varying levels of experience, who say they don't want to teach 9th grade. Some say it explicitly or just name the courses they prefer to teach and omit the freshman level classes. I think it affects the staff culture. We can't all pick what we want to teach. Other teachers who show the competence and skill set at teaching 9th grade become shoehorned. 9th grade teachers do everything they can to prepare students for the rigor of upper grades and don't always get the acknowledgement. Admin intentionally assign certain teachers all upper level classes because they know that teacher can't manage a 9th grade class and they have no plans to help that teacher improve their classroom management. I wish my admin addressed this a little bit, because we are a public school and we are here to teach every student. submitted by /u/fuzzeslecrdf [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/Teachers

Why Are Many Kids by Default Mean Assholes?

Seriously, my classroom management is fine now at my fourth year teaching, but why is the default of a child usually just straight up being a mean asshole to people in school? For instance, they immediately disrespect any substitute as soon as I'm gone. If a teacher isn't just a firm, uncompromising asshole to begin with, they run all over then. I know they're testing boundaries, but why are they straight up disrespectful and callous towards people? Is this a new thing, or have children always done this dumb shit? When I think about it often, it genuinely makes me feel less hopeful for the future. submitted by /u/horror_cheese [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/StudentNurse

Applying for job with a misdemeanor

I'm graduating from an ADN program this December and I'm trying to figure out when I should realistically start applying for new grad RN positions given my background. I have one misdemeanor battery conviction from California from when I was 18, 13 years ago. It was an isolated incident with no injuries or jail time between myself and another adult, I completed everything required by the court, and the case was later dismissed/expunged under California law (it shows up on level 2 background checks as dismissed). I disclosed my history to my nursing program and have been able to complete my clinical rotations, including going through the required background screening process. I was turned away from one OB clinical but did sim lab. I contacted the FL BON, but understandably they won't give me a pre-determination about whether my application will be approved or whether it will require additional review. So there's some uncertainty about how long my licensing process could take after gradu

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

Male nurses

What's something you've learned about being a male nurse? The good and the bad. What's an assumption people have about you that's not true or is? submitted by /u/FileSea1665 [link] [comments]

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need Aug 22, 2026
r/nursing

Rural Nurses Will Get AI Training Through a $5M Grant From Google and J&J

How is anyone comfortable with this? submitted by /u/HauntingInsite [link] [comments]

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