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A male teacher at a Lewisville ISD high school has resigned weeks after being placed on administrative leave over a video of him wearing a dress for spirit day on campus.Rachmad Tjachyadi, or Mr. T, as students know him, taught in North Texas for 22 years. On February 14, the right-wing account libsoftiktok, which has 2.8 million followers, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) a short video of Tjachyadi talking to students at Hebron High School while in a pink dress with matching hat and jewelry.The video drew…

Many avid readers fondly recall their childhood days and the first books that ignited their love for reading. For some it was Pippi Longstocking, while for others it was Matilda. Sadly, as we move further into the 21st century, there are far less readers – children prefer tablet games over fairytales. This decline has a stark effect on their academic achievements as well. Brooke Hughes, an elementary school teacher, noticed this decline and found the most creative – and fluffy – way to boost her students’ grades.More…

Have you ever wished for a robot friend who can keep you company, teach you new skills and inspire you to explore the wonders of technology? If so, you might want to check out Doly, the latest creation from Limibit, a technology startup based in Ontario, Canada. Doly the AI robot (Limibit)What is Doly?Doly is not your ordinary robot. It is a desktop companion that can do many things, from displaying useful information to playing games with you. It is also an open-source education platform that can help you learn coding,…

A mother decided to leave a handwritten note in her daughter’s lunchbox after she came home complaining about a comment her teacher made at school.Caroline, who owns a company that sells eating utensils for small children named Pezzi, took to her TikTok account to reveal her three-year-old daughter, Evelyn, had arrived home one afternoon saying her teacher instructed her to eat her lunch in a certain order—beginning with her “good” foods and ending with the “bad” ones.For her toddler, the “good” foods were her sandwich…

Most people have had to deal with a boss, manager, or administrator who has made impossible or downright terrible demands. You can protest, quit, or try to argue, but oftentimes, the best way to get around it is to simply do as you are told and allow them to face the consequences.A teacher maliciously complied with a school administration that wanted them to pay out of pocket for a field trip. The catch? The school also wanted photos to post on social media. Deciding that they weren’t going to fork over hundreds for a…

Don’t poke the mama bear unless you want to end up with several broken bones. An American mother violently assaulted her daughter’s teacher in front of horrified students, resulting in severe injuries and criminal charges.31-year-old Lynzina Sutton, from Syracuse, New York, USA, burst into her daughter’s classroom and repeatedly punched her teacher in the face, breaking several bones as at least 25 frightened children looked on, Onondaga District Attorney (DA) Bill Fitzpatrick said during a press conference about the…

Kindergarten teachers hold a dear place in the hearts of many. They make childhood extra special, sprinkling the magic of creativity and love on their students, nurturing them into wonderful adults. That’s why a lot of kids rush to make the prettiest mug or draw the prettiest picture for their teachers’ special days. Catie Corken decided to take it one step further – she surprised her beloved students by inviting them to her wedding and making it an unforgettable experience for everyone.More info: InstagramWhen…

We all know that cheating is wrong. It shows a lack of character. It’s unfair to your classmates. It’s disrespectful toward the entire academic community. And it disappoints the people who invested in your education. However, this doesn’t deter some students. They think that they can ‘easily’ get away with bending the rules.However, some educators don’t take this sort of behavior lightly. Case in point, redditor u/C05m1c-VagRant revealed how they messed up their students’ plans to cheat off each other in a simple but…

Back in school, we all had that one subject that somehow was magically able to put us to sleep. Be it due to the teacher’s monotone voice, dry information, or a poorly ventilated classroom – either way, those academic hours seemed to have lasted a decade. Oh, how we wished we could watch TV or play computer games instead. Well, one teacher found a way to incorporate a popular video game into his lessons, capturing the attention of his students and millions of people online.More info: TikTokMiddle school teacher used an…

The declining competitiveness of teacher pay is resulting in a dire shortage of educators worldwide, and severely risks threatening education quality. A recent Unesco study revealed the world needs another 44 million teachers if every student is to receive a proper education.  In the U.S, a reported 86% of schools are struggling to get teachers in the door, while in the U.K, newly qualified teachers regularly leave British shores to find better pay abroad. Amid this tumult, new technological advancements are…