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My son is firmly entrenched into the routine of 3rd grade. He has assimilated with little difficulty into the world of inclusion. His work, though not the volume of his peers, is nevertheless done well and correct. His interaction with classmates, aides, and his teacher is good. For the most part he looks forward to going to school each and every day, pushing his limits in the process.

How many times have you reported to a teacher that their students or substitute was absolutely horrible during their absence? Have you thought about avoiding the negative report by replacing it with a positive one? Well it is in your best interest to begin. If you are in the habit of doing so, then you have the opportunity to teach others to do the same. For those of you wondering how, here is a tip.

Does the lunch table make a social life? I have been watching the faculty lunch table for the past few months and I realize that in many respects, we aren't terribly different from the students just in the other room. However, there is one major difference that tends to stand out; where students continue to socialize with peers outside of lunch, teachers tend to enter that autonomous world of the classroom.

For first time teachers, it can be exceptionally difficult to find that critical first job that gives experience and a steady paycheck to start paying down those loans acquired in college. While math and science positions usually have no problem finding a district in need of their employment, social studies degrees are a dime-a-dozen. I am one of those people.