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Classroom Supplies Needed: DO NOT DELETE PLEASE READ!!

Hello Parents!

Mar 3, 2022

Classroom Supplies Needed: DO NOT DELETE PLEASE READ!!

Mar 3, 2022

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Learning Danger

“What you gonna do, Wamsted?! What the fuck you gonna do?!”

Jun 10

Learning Danger

Jun 10

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Say What Now? Speaking to Students in the Age of TikTok Slang

“Mr. Wamsted! Am I the slay sister of sixth period?”

Nov 22, 2024

Say What Now? Speaking to Students in the Age of TikTok Slang

Nov 22, 2024

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To Call in Sick or Not: Every Teacher’s Question

Predictably, on the Sunday morning before the third week of school, I woke up with a sore throat. Not just one of those “I gave…

Aug 16, 2024

To Call in Sick or Not: Every Teacher’s Question

Aug 16, 2024

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Same, But Different: The 2nd Week of School

Monday, August 5th

Aug 9, 2024

Same, But Different: The 2nd Week of School

Aug 9, 2024

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Middle School Daze: Thoughts on the First Week of School

Wednesday Night, July 31st

Aug 2, 2024

Middle School Daze: Thoughts on the First Week of School

Aug 2, 2024

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A Message From Your Child’s New ChatGPTchr©

Hello, parents of room #231!

May 22, 2024

A Message From Your Child’s New ChatGPTchr©

May 22, 2024

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Quitting Season: Teaching Thoughts in Late Winter

It’s quitting season in the school building. That might sound strange, but educators know exactly what I mean.

Feb 20, 2024

Quitting Season: Teaching Thoughts in Late Winter

Feb 20, 2024

Did You Hear About the Gun?

One Friday afternoon, many years ago, a student entered my classroom. “You hear about the gun, Mr. Wamsted?”

Feb 15, 2024

Did You Hear About the Gun?

Feb 15, 2024

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The First Day of School: A Comedy in 5 Acts

It’s here.

Jul 26, 2023

The First Day of School: A Comedy in 5 Acts

Jul 26, 2023

Jay Wamsted

Jay Wamsted

Teaching middle school in Atlanta. Writing about teachers mostly. Twitter @JayWamsted

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