The Life of the Public School Teacher

[@Feltzer342]

"I'm so glad I skipped eating for this." I can feel the biting sarcasm in that.

[@xXChinaEyesXx]

"Drink like a fish???" omg...lol

[@ColonelMarcellus]

Two no-win jobs: Policing and school-teaching. No matter what you do, you're wrong.

[@mrabduljabbar990]

OMG this is TRULY HILARIOUS! Its SOOO Nice to know we are NOT alone. I can hear my students in ALL of these videos. ROFL "I'm so glad I skipped eating for this." Priceless lol

[@Terestrasz]

that said, this video is still accurate - with the pushes to get degrees for fear you'll be stuck in a job everyone will shame you for having, Remember the 1960s and 1970s, when you could make enough to support a family and not even have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?

[@AugustAdvice]

The 60s and 70s, when my dad bought his first house at 19 and supported him and his first wife on a store cashier's salary. No I don't remember because I was born in the 90s :(

[@PANDORASBOXRELEASE]

My dad became a VP of sales at several tech companies even though he went to a trade school

[@iffster48126]

That was back when a job paid an almost working wage. Minimum wage has not kept up with cost of living. If it had, it would be over $21 an hr.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts." ~ C. S. Lewis

[@Thesterness]

And people wonder why teachers get pissed when people complain that they receive "Cadillac benefits" and have too much job security.

[@leannestrong1000]

Some schools still give out teacher tenure.

[@ahnmichael1484]

All of these videos present reality in a very sharply humorous light, in all the ways that people don't want to see it. Keep them coming!

[@BrettWHunt]

'I will tell the principal all sorts of lies to get you fired' Seriously that happens !

[@watchspotting]

I just realized something!!! There's a school where there's no homework. It's called homeschool.

[@AvantleFox]

I think I would make a great teacher, but I couldn't put up with students like this.

[@hotice8885]

Ironically, the one thing that great teachers are never allowed to do is teach.

[@FinalFinalGirl]

Still a classic all these years later in 2023!

[@Terestrasz]

Wow, Texas seriously lets you retake a test you failed? Doesn't work that way in Colorado. Fail a test out here? Then that's it - that score is locked in and will count against you for the rest of the quarter. You can't retake it. The only way you can retake a test is if you are literally not in school for whatever reason and have an excused absence - if you miss a test and have an unexcused absence? Then you get a zero.

[@michelleperry6483]

Not just tests! The grades of both "attempts" are averaged together.

[@Nopenotyoumyguy]

Go Texas :3

[@Terestrasz]

***** Now that I can get behind... Ask Finland how their homework policy works.

[@sirnesbit1285]

So what you’re saying is I can do the following: Study hard for every test, guaranteeing a B at worst. Next intentionally fail the test and keep track of every question I get wrong. Then take note of and study what I get wrong. Finally retake the test and ace it. ---- YEEH🅰️W I’M MOVING T🅰️ TEX🅰️S 🤠

[@Emperorlawson]

How dare she fail mommy and daddy's angel! It starts when these brats are infants, really. If they're able to roll over at five weeks their parents get on Facebook and post 120 pictures of it and talk about how "developmentally advanced and gifted" their baby is. "He'll probably be the next Einstein!" etc...

[@kirification]

I regret having just read comments such as that one from JohnnyMavers there. Thank you, stranger, for knifing a total stranger in the heart. I am a professional high school teacher and I do this work because I love these kids and I love this subject matter. I am damned good at what I do. I was nominated for teacher of the year for my school district and I am proud of my career and my kids. MOST IMPORTANTLY, I AM DAMNED PROUD OF ANY TEACHER WHO HOLDS ON TIGHTLY THROUGH THE SHIT-STORM OF ATTACKS.

[@funmi36]

this is so true. i am a school teacher. society has given students too many excuses... as well as some parents. people who don't teach or know teachers have NO IDEA what goes on in the classroom.

[@johnchillin24]

this is exactly how it is to be a public school teacher. i teach biology and chemistry and this video hit it out of the park. thank you jasmineblossom84 for posting.

[@hsparent]

Extremely accurate representation of a real teacher trying to do the impossible for someone who doesn't even care because mommy and daddy do not support the educator and blames their failure to train up a child on anyone but themselves. So sad.

[@therealsanic7527]

Our teacher was showing us the "why we need Common Core" video and this video was on autoplay. The teacher thought this video looked okay for us to watch but she didn't watch it herself. We stopped the video at 1:13 with the entire class laughing

[@thewiseone9798]

+SomeCallMeAlex LOL this is the result of common core.

[@iffster48126]

Common Core is nothing but curriculum used in all states. Your school WILL have a curriculum whether YOU know what it means or not.

[@Drchainsaw77]

Ehhh .....no, not exactly.

[@powpowouchy5]

I wish my teacher was half as supportive as this. She acts more like the student

[@GabrielSanchez-fp5hk]

America needs an Academic Rebirth!

[@knittinghistory5430]

[@leonardoavalos1]

I really hate people who go and criticize teachers like that. This video is a very accurate portrayel. I've just graduated from high school, and witnessed this happening quite a bit. As for those who try to mention the "perks", you should know how much is expected from them. Most of my teachers had to stay after school just to finish all the crap the school board madates from them, and try to give students extra help. And those who didn't had to take their work and finish it at home.

[@dancinjann]

So true!!! I dealt with this, story of my life!

[@amun8isis]

no problem. i agree. i am mailing for occupy wall street and nurses for better health now myself. have a great day.

[@jadenblackhawk1]

WOW! When I was Home Schooled. We only had one chance at a test. One test one grade. You fail, you repeat the grade.

[@TheAwesomeShoeXD]

Sadly, I must agree with you. I was put through an American public school system, and it failed me beyond belief. I was fortunate enough to have a father who taught me everything I needed to know, as well as access to the library and internet, but some of my classmates resembled this girl in personality. I was a tad offended by how they made her appear to have a punkish style when the stupid ones are usually preps, but the point is most high schoolers can't even read and it's really sad.

[@jejuneraccoon]

When I was a teacher I had more ridiculous excuses from parents than from students. Who would have thought?

[@Sotirisdim8]

In my class I have a girl that is saying bad words all the time, doesn't paying attention to the class, she scares and hurts the younger students. We tried to fix her behavior but she just don't understand

[@marinadoshkevich4863]

The problem is that current teaching methods do not encourage competition, so kids don't see any reason to excel. If you put the grades up where all kids could see how everyone in the class did, then they would have a much better reason to do well, because they wouldn't want their friends to think they were stupid. Kids like competition. That is how it was when I went to school.

[@WalterMaximusMitty]

Unfortunately apathy is quickly overtaking a desire for competition when they don't get something in return like money, food, or their kind of fun.

[@Giles2144]

an outlet for JUST the educators? I think not! I'm still in high school (and an aspiring teacher) and find this just hilarious since I've been in some of these scenarios

[@lunareclipzee]

i believe that i get 70's and sometimes 80's w/o even trying really ill look at his story thnx

[@SouthernYetti]

VB too, the city keeps "borrowing" money from schools for pet projects, then raising taxes for education. However the money disappears into the void. Teachers arent paid near what they are worth further lowering moral. Of course moral doesnt mean crap when students are allowed to run wild and the parents either cant or wont teach them how to be human beings.

[@watchspotting]

In Oregon we can't retake quizzes but we can retake spelling tests. At least in 1998 when I was in school pop quizzes were not retakable but all tests except the final and midterm were able to be retook

[@katlam15]

you are exactly right! I'm all for teachers getting paid to tutor and get all the help and support they need to do their job. I am just saying that it isn't like that in my district for the exact reasons you mentioned.

[@jceja87]

The government should not force people to go to school! Then perhaps people would appreciate the public service! Having a degree doesn't guarantee shit. And who says you can't learn outside of school?

[@MrPincoNico]

Plus ignorant people make better slaves.

[@DerekDumas]

My daughter is 4, she is on her times tables. only up to 20 though. home preschooler. ;/

[@MrPincoNico]

Your doing well and thus is she. Prep is every thing.

[@kaylaleave]

jceja87 people get forced to go to school because they get paid I always skipped school and send threats in the mail saying that my mom will go to jail if I miss another day I didn’t want to go simply because my school was garbage as well as the teachers and students everyday we will get caught up on some bullshit and will never do work teachers always arguing with students but yea that’s what I was thinking too in high school we always come across those ignorant students who don’t do anything at all and just go to class to sleep and don’t care about their grades and distract the whole class I think schools should be for the people who actually wanna go to school so later on when they don’t go to school they will regret their stupid decisions

[@MrUnknownuser164]

Dude, the government shouldn't force people to do anything...

[@katlam15]

Not realistic for the school district I am in. Not all, but some teachers take hour long or more lunches and also get many parent volunteers to cover recess duty for them. There is absolutely no tutoring offered. If your child has a question about any subject after school, it will be $50 for every 30 minutes of help or questions answered that they need.

[@katlam15]

My brother is a teacher and I think it has been 7 years since he has gotten a raise. It is sad. Same story as yours. I do think teachers should get paid for tutoring students and have an uninterrupted lunch. My comment just stated that this video does not reflect what is happening in my district at all. I fully support teachers and all they do.

[@HaloofCurls]

@katlam15 You must work in a district where the parents have enough money and free time to actually pay for tutoring and come and volunteer and the school has a small enough number of students that the teacher can have an hour for lunch - i.e. not most districts most people work in.

[@b.j.handcock1308]

That's for people who have money. Money = smart children. Honest truth.

[@katlam15]

That is very kind of you. I honestly think you should get paid for your time to tutor.

[@curvy11]

🤦🏽‍♀️ This is so ridiculous! Someone please get me an Advil! To all of the teachers: I am so sorry that Y'all have to put up with this craziness!

[@vjm3]

In a local Connecticut community college only 15% of students graduate, and somewhere around 30% transfer to a university. Ignoring students who acquire jobs without needing to graduate or transfer...that means close to 50% of our students either flunk out or just stop attending college. As a hard-working average-level intelligent person with a 3.9 gpa and a part time job....I just don't understand how people can fail this stuff. It's not that hard.

[@anticorncob6]

Ouch! What happened to that girl's eye? That must have HURT.

[@MelodieGraham]

I love your videos, you say things that I wish I could!

[@Herb615]

As a studentwho goes to a very horrible behaved class, I understand how hard it can be to be a teacher.

[@dgmisal1979]

Seen so many students like this... God help the USA...

[@sheldordaworrior]

haha, I like how you have Economics and Pychology in the same line

[@keving515]

You could always quit being a teacher and continue your career as an amazing animator.

[@rubik1771]

I feel that there are many problems in the US education system. The biggest problems are:not enough time to teach American students, lack of parental involvement, and lack of good teachers. I feel that the best solution would be to eliminate or shorten summer vacation and use the extra time to teach, eliminate tenure (or at least make the process of firing a bad teacher easier), and parents should be more involved in their child's education. (Not all US teachers are bad, but some are.)

[@missmeliss32]

All teachers stand and initiate slow clap.

[@TheInfiniteFox]

An SAT maximum score is now 2400.

[@BoboBear22]

I understand what ur saying. I made a mistake the honors classes are for kids who make an effort and go above and beyond what they are told to do.

[@20somethingsworld97]

lol when my techer called me out on my behviour and why i maarked my behaviour so goodi couldnt help but scream"awkward, wkward" and i kept chanting itt lloool

[@TeamJacobBiebDirect]

i love how the student speeks lol.....

[@keithsanders9988]

This is reality for many teachers today. It's one of the reasons America's test grades keep dropping. I am NOT a teacher, but I see what's going on & despair for our children. Give teachers back the authority to actually teach, to fail kids when necessary, & stop blaming them for the parents' ommissions & we might have a chance at improving our kids' education

[@Blaqueword]

Omg, I am a Student In high school and when that STUPID STUDENT walks in and just treats a teacher like they are nothing and just wasting their time it annoys me, it's like they think they are there to serve them and they are entitled to everything. I literally make it my goal to get at them for my teacher's sake, they are people to and don't deserve half this crap.

[@Zeubermench]

Dressed like that in a Texas school? I go to a Texas school, and there's no way you could get in like that.

[@katlam15]

Planet Westlake. I am well aware that it isn't common to have it like this.

[@tavskeez]

ofsoundminds- point to me on this doll where the teacher touched you so I can begin to grasp your disdain for "99.5%" of them.

[@lunareclipzee]

if i wasnt so fucking lazy i probably could pull off straight a's

[@lrhodgin]

USA wide-let's do away with state testing. Class sizes are going up, my library teacher job was eliminated (such a novel idea in the age of information) because the state keeps ripping off money from school districts. Yet no one at the state level in CA offers discontinuing annual state testing, or at least have it every other year. Testing is too expensive for us at this point in time as the economy crashes. Yes indeed, do more and have students excel inspite of having no funding!

[@RosesSontRouges]

They're people, too.

[@216KINGDAVID]

Public School Days with Miss Clark

[@shastsle]

I actually have had a teacher who would constantly do what she could to bust this kid Carlos and one day I heard her mumble to herself: "Why do I just LOVE picking on carlos? I don't know if it's like his ugly shaped head or whatever... It's just so much fun! XD" Some teachers are screwed in the head.

[@MsLLow]

Many teachers spend their own money on a yearly basis because they see the needs of their students.

[@AznBruh102]

LOLL. if i was that teacher, imma tell the girl that " did your mom tell u that u're look as ugly as snookie?" hahah

[@juggos205622]

Not all teachers are like this, but if that did happen, yeah, that's a jerk.

[@alwayson09]

I honestly cannot fathom why anyone would put up with this career choice, especially for what it pays!

[@TheTutorGuru]

Wow, is all that I can say. We must do a better job at home and at school. It's very important to help individuals understand the value of education...even if it is getting a high school diploma. With the economy the way that it is, they will need it.

[@bayoak]

@katlam15 Is your district hiring? Here in Oakland, CA the lunch is 30 minutes, we get one 50 minute paid preparation period per week, we stay after school to lesson plan, counsel/tutor students and to make contact with parents, not for any additional pay but based on communistic good will as it is unpaid and solely for the benefit of society.

[@shariecebrewster5962]

And I feel great on It's and past the class work and my teacher is having us watching a movie 🎬 🎞 🎥 as well::

[@PKErgle]

@katlam15 Where are you and do they have any openings?

[@tengwarsoup8836]

I think we shouldn't just make them into lightning rods... They will always have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We should just offer them a low-paying but reliable job as a lightning rod, and see if they'll sign a lifelong contract.

[@Curocko]

school is hell for all sides. all parties involved

[@Curocko]

but kids like in the video are fucking pathetic that need to go fucking boot camp.

[@nameuser39]

Curocko Hold on. Yourself said it, they're kids!

[@MsLLow]

Next time you wonder why teachers complain about their pay, consider how much of their own money they spend on supplies. When was the last time your doctor, postman, dentist, or hairdresser bought a backpack, coat, pair of shoes, or other school supplies for your child.

[@amun8isis]

same here they keep lowering standards in norfolk virginia.. i have many videos like a year ago about the low school standards and the education system becoming a welfare system in the colleges.. peace & have a wonderful weekend.. amunra..

[@knittinghistory5430]

You said people that failed high school go to CC, so how can you judge? I went bc I have limited funds, didn't apply for scholarships in time and DO NOT want loans. It's the same level of education for core classes for a lot less. 97 is with AP points, barely top quarter of my class. No, I didn't go to an easy school. Why go Ivy League to get a $40,000 job? How do I psychoanalyze a student for why they don't do the work? Until they/the parents make school a priority, I will try my best to help.

[@nobodyspecial313]

I love that every single one of these vidoes I have seen is somebody angrily complaining about other people being stupid.

[@MariAnKenobi]

@katlam15 What planet is your school district on?

[@richardmckenzie8122]

I like this video because it is true great job.

[@mundotaku_org]

So, you failed school. Let me guess, now you are the CEO of a Fortune 500.

[@khashya786786]

so in texas if you fail an exam, you can write it again the next day? you don't have to repeat the course if you failed??

[@Giles2144]

yeah, my only issue is that i don't know what subject i want to teach >.

[@tink971]

Whyyyyy..... why does this sound so familiar! :) life of a teacher.

[@claire0783]

@vobo8998 The US has worse test scores than other developed countries because ALL of our students are required to test and ALL of our scores are reported. In many other countries only the students who are doing well get tested. That's why our average test scores are lower, they are a more accurate AVERAGE of test scores as a whole.

[@theKenna]

I don't know who made this but I don't feel like a lot of teenagers who look like that, watch jersey shore.

[@sonrie321]

We have great teachers, sadly students don't feel the need to study. They think they have everything, government gives them EVERYTHING.... I studied in another country, my first language was not English. I cannot believe I got higher grades than regular students, I was number 2 out of 400 students... High school was so easy for me, I got bored I cannot believed the way most teachers treated high school students, like little kids...

[@jasmineblossom84]

@BeirutBang Thanks, BeirutBang!

[@amun8isis]

so sad and so true.. have a great day.. amunra..

[@fangsea]

At my old high school the teachers got minimum wage.. I would do minimum work too! You get what you pay for.

[@tederose1943]

where is the website you used to create this video?

[@popcorn84096]

Umm...I do study during lunch (on my own)...I can't teach myself everything considering they make the tests. And my teachers don't do any prepping after their first year, they use the same lesson plans over and over again. Literally all they have to do is grade...and some of them don't even do that. Everyone in my lit class got the same grade on every.single.essay and she could never give me a reason when I asked why. Clearly she didn't even read them.

[@sandyadventures]

@oviedorush Most urban teachers go through worse situations then this. If you want to fix public schools, all research shows social class is everything. Rich kids do great in school in comparisons, along with the middle class. Lower middle, working class and poor are most likely not to graduate or attend college. If you want to fix the schools, fix the parents!

[@mistereveready]

Hmm, do we get to shoot at her and chase her out of freezers if she's the next Snooki? Just put down some smoosh smoosh to lure her out of hiding.

[@BeirutBang]

Actually, the above is grammatically very sound.

[@TheCodeAcademy]

sooo trueee wait no you lied, you ment to say TERRIBLE PARENTING!!!!

[@Stazx]

haha... so true! Kids these days watch TV and play video games parents want them to be happy... What happened to do your best and work hard? It isn't here!

[@naraku578]

I doubt the student could get the teacher fired with the union here, but I HATED classes where I was with lots of students that just didn't care, I can see why people LOVE private schools, if your students get below a C they get kicked out.

[@actuary33]

I taught for years and I never do it anymore. This is very accurate, the greatest teachers are the ones who dont want to babysit doosh bags anymore. People are accountable for there own actions, your boss wont care about 504s or IEPs..this business is fucked...anyone in it, get a corporate job and sit in a cubicle.