Great Resource for Learning Teachers (post for week of 10/3)

For those who have never used the website "reddit," it can seem a little weird at first. Basically, it's a forum for the entirety of the internet, so you might see the good, the bad, and the ugly all on the front page. Once you search around a little bit for your interests, though, you can see why it's now the 33rd ranked website in the U.S. As a teacher candidate who is curious about how schools really work, and the experiences of teachers who actually work a in a variety of spectrums, Reddit is a great tool. There is a subreddit called "IaMA," in which the format goes as such. A visitor to reddit will post "I am a __________. Ask me anything." Posters from the past have included famous actors, directors, governors, President Obama, and a huge variety of people from all walks of life. For our purposes though, type "teacher ama" into the search bar on the top right of the front page. You will come across a HUGE number of real teachers, principals, union officials, student teachers, and professors, all answering any questions posted, and normally without filter. If you're looking for tips before you start student teaching, there are student teachers currently in the field who will answer your questions. If you want to know where the president of the American Federation of Teachers stands on an issue you care about, it's there. All in all, it's a great resource to find out about a variety of real teachers experiences, from Teach for America grads to superintendents. There is even a "subreddit" for teachers themselves to discuss lesson planning, policy,  and anything else. Check it out. Neil DeGrasse Tyson approves!