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- Pop CultureHope Schreiber
School superintendent defends having janitor wear mask, carry fake gun during active shooter drill
A superintendent in California is standing by his decision to allow a janitor to wear a mask and carry a fake gun around an elementary school's campus during an active shooter drill as, he believes, it made the drill more "realistic."
- Pop CultureElise Solé
Girl, 11, dress coded on last day of school for wearing leggings: 'They put a target on her back'
The 11-year-old girl's T-shirt didn't properly cover her backside, the school allegedly said.
- Pop CulturePaulina Cachero
Teacher allegedly pulled out gun after getting cut off in McDonald's drive-thru: 'I felt threatened'
The teacher reportedly called authorities and pulled out her gun when the other female driver left her vehicle and began walking toward her car.
- LifestylePaulina Cachero
Teacher loses job after allegedly showing student picture of a gun: ‘He couldn't wait until he could bring it to school’
An unidentified student claims that Deven Antani were shown a photo of the gun after filing a complaint with the school on his "inappropriate" behavior.
- Pop CulturePaulina Cachero
34-year-old's Facebook post on why she quit teaching goes viral: 'The filter comes off now'
“I think it's easier for people to believe that I left teaching because of the lousy pay,” wrote Jessica Gentry. “Some would allow them to assume that. That ain't me. The filter comes off now.”
- LifestylePaulina Cachero
Mother outraged after son with autism given 'most likely to get lost in a crowd' superlative at school: 'Disrespectful'
“I felt very bad because I don’t think this should be given, not only to my son, not to any kid, because every kid struggles in school,” said Desiree Perez.
- LifestyleMahira Dayal
Teacher writes letter Tooth Fairy on behalf of student who misplaced lost tooth: 'Please take this note as proof'
An elementary school teacher wrote a letter to the Tooth Fairy to help her student prove that she lost a tooth at school.
LifestyleElise SoléSchool board votes to fire high school teacher who reported undocumented immigrant students to President Trump
A Texas high school teacher asked President Trump for help in reporting undocumented students on social media.
Pop CultureMahira DayalThird-grade teacher keeps promise, attends former student's graduation: ‘We need to show them that we care’
“It was just an amazing feeling, seeing her at my graduation and knowing that she can keep her promises,” high school graduate Brooks Nipps said.
Pop CulturePaulina Cachero‘The joy of why I got into this profession has been shattered': Teacher shares why she quit her 'dream' job
"Setting our teachers on fire is only asking our students to burn along with them," Malorie Weber wrote in her resignation letter.
- Pop CultureKerry Justich
Teachers spark controversy after posing in sombreros, ponchos in yearbook photos
A high school in California is addressing 'culturally insensitive' photos of its world language faculty in its latest yearbook.
Pop CultureElise SoléElementary school teacher arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded gun, knives to class
Betty Soto, a fourth-grade teacher at Starkey Elementary School made administrators suspicious by wearing her backpack during the school day.
Pop CultureElise SoléMiddle school teacher arrested for allegedly storing gun for student in her classroom
The teacher "allowed the firearm to be stored in the classroom" and let the student “retrieve the handgun near the conclusion of the school day.”
- Pop CulturePaulina Cachero
WWII veteran, 99, walks at college graduation 70 years after finishing degree: 'I feel like I've succeeded'
Dressed in a red cap and gown, 99-year-old WWII veteran Elizabeth Barker Johnson did the one final thing she had yet to accomplish: Walk across the stage at graduation.
Pop CulturePaulina CacheroTeacher, school basketball coach pens open letter about why he quit his dream job: 'It does not pay the bills'
“My education salary is what supports my family, and at this point is not adequate for our needs,” Andrew Evertts wrote.
LifestyleBeth GreenfieldTweens, teens and screens: 5 important lessons from a school tech coach
This tech coach, getting spotlighted now in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, is here to guide the way.
Pop CulturePaulina CacheroPublic school teacher with breast cancer forced to pay for her own substitute while on medical leave
"She's an incredible teacher and that's not fair. That’s crazy!”
- Pop CultureBest Life
This Teacher Is Going Viral for His Incredible Spreadsheet of Slang Terms
Language is constantly evolving, and today's young people are particularly fond of using slang terms that many of us have never heard of. Even Merriam-Webster recently added words like "unplug" and "on-brand" to its dictionary. And, thanks to the internet, the speed at which new colloquial expressions crop up has never been faster. How is anyone who doesn't live on social media meant to keep up?Perhaps that's why this tweet by Twitter user @mewtailv2, a student at Lowell High School in Massachusetts, is going viral. Her sociology teacher, James Callahan, has created a spreadsheet to help him decode the mysterious language of his students, calling it "Callahan's Generation Z Dictionary."> My sociology professor keeps an alphabetic list of new slang terms he learns from students and I will never get over it pic.twitter.com/UxOxRsNJbb> > — Ehhhhhh (@mewtailv2) April 30, 2019The tweet received more than 157,000 retweets since it was first posted on Monday. After so many responses, Callahan himself tweeted a link to the full spreadsheet as well as some screenshots of its contents.Looking closer at Callahan's glossary, you'll find words like "clap back" ("respond to an insult with an even greater insult") and "facts" ("I agree with what you just said"). It's kind of Shakespearean that "the game" means "life." And, in spite of its alarming appearance, you might be relieved to find out "I'm dead" means "That was amusing."Moving on, you'll see that "spill the tea" means to gossip, and to "slay" means "to do well." It's also good to know that if something "slaps," that means it's "of high quality"; and if someone tells you to "stay up," it's a form of support and encouragement.Oh, and contrary to what you may initially assume, "we love that" is actually an "ironic/sarcastic response to something bad.""I often overhear students in the hallways or my classrooms using words (or) slang terms in their personal conversations," Callahan told USA Today. "In order to understand them better, (and) make a connection with them on a personal level, I started asking them what certain words meant…Language is so fluid, and every generation creates their own vocabulary bank of slang. The students created it, I am sort of just the archivist!"Many social media users applauded Callahan for making such a genuine effort to better communicate with his students, especially given the subject matter he teaches.> The fact he teaches sociology is what makes this special.> > — (@BlvckCloud_) May 1, 2019And people are "dead" over how seriously he took this project.> The thing about this is how serious he takes this. > > — Etienne (@Etienne_Knight) May 1, 2019Once the tweet went viral, Callahan saw the attention as an opportunity to do some good in the world, and invited people to donate to a few community programs.> Here you go, internet:https://t.co/WJ4GU8yVXc> > If you're feeling philanthropic, here are two programs in our community that need funding:https://t.co/sngcQWQoNThttps://t.co/RIRj7QLF8h> > — Mr. Callahan (@lhs_sociology) May 1, 2019After all the attention, one of the projects was fully funded, according to Callahan's Twitter.> Thank you, Internet!> > Mrs. Bauer’s Donors Choose project was fully funded! If you’re still feeling philanthropic, there are other projects at our school that need your help!https://t.co/dRzfPRxqXN> > — Mr. Callahan (@lhs_sociology) May 2, 2019Which is why one Twitter user proposed a new entry to our lexicon: Callahan, a verb meaning "to share something of value on the internet or social media for the public good and without expectation of reward."> Proposed new entry: Callahan; verb. To share something of value on the internet or social media for the public good and without expectation of reward. “Dude just Callahaned such a valid slang list. I’m dead. Gonna finesse it.”> > — Frank Crance (@FrankCrance) May 2, 2019And for more heartwarming viral tweets, check out Why This Woman’s Romantic Secret from Her Husband Is Going Viral.To discover more amazing secrets about living your best life, click here to follow us on Instagram!
LifestyleElise SoléTwo 'Teacher of the Year' recipients skipped the White House ceremony: 'Speak up if you don’t agree with something'
"The policies of the Trump administration have been hateful and I see the painful impact in my students," said "Teacher of the Year" Kelly Holstine of Minnesota.
- LifestyleKristine Solomon
Kamala Harris slams Florida's new bill to arm teachers with guns: They 'don’t need a gun. They need a raise.'
The new legislation would permit teachers to report to school armed — but only after they've passed a psychological test and had at least 144 hours of training at a sheriff's office.
- LifestyleErin Donnelly
President Trump contacts girl who claimed teacher wouldn't let her pick him for class hero project
The president has thanked a middle-school student for her "longstanding support" after she accused her teacher of vetoing her classroom report praising him.
Pop CulturePaulina CacheroFormer teacher shares powerful resignation letter: ‘I won’t be in an abusive relationship with public education’
"I cannot set myself on fire to keep someone else warm," Sariah McCall wrote in her resignation letter.
Pop CultureHope SchreiberPetition calls for removal of 2nd-grade teacher after 'absolutely pathetic' comment on student's work goes viral
The teacher reportedly wrote the comment "absolutely pathetic" in red ink above the assignment, which featured multiple math problems.
LifestyleErin DonnellySubstitute teacher arrested after admitting she drank 4 vodka shots before class
A student said the sub, whose breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content of .317, cursed and shouted at the kids she was teaching.
- LifestyleMegan Johnson
Teacher fired after accidentally dropping bullets out of his pocket during pre-K class
A substitute teacher in Millbury, Mass. was fired after he accidentally dropped bullets out of his pocket while teaching a Pre-K class.
