How should I approach a teacher for extra credit in a class? [more inside]
posted by Atarah on Dec 14, 2009 - 20 answers

My oldest, a HS senior, is applying to college and we are asking teachers to complete recommendations. Would it be permissible to include a note and small token of appreciation for each teacher in advance of the recommendation? [more inside]
posted by KWittman on Oct 1, 2009 - 22 answers

What can I learn? (On a semi-flexible schedule). I'm in Montreal & would like to take a class in something. My problem is this: I feel like learning something new, but whenever I see a local/ community class that interests me, the date/time is usually inconvenient. I would love to have a list of instuctors (teaching either small groups or one-on-one would be ideal) of a wide range of topics who I could just call & set up a series of lessons. [more inside]
posted by Laura in Canada on Sep 24, 2009 - 6 answers

What are the trends around the world underlying the most successful (I guess I am talking financially mostly) high schools around the world these days? What are the marketing buzzwords driving the race for students? My old high school is in trouble and I'd like to help if I can. [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Aug 17, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I spice up a presentation on building procedures to a bunch of middle school teachers? [more inside]
posted by archimago on Aug 12, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm trying to find communities/forums/social networks that would focus on MCAT and LSAT. The end goal is to find qualified teachers for these subjects (not help on taking the actual exams).. any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Kattiara17 on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Strategies needed for negotiating with my 6 year old kid's school re: rules, behavior, etc. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 30, 2009 - 26 answers

How can I stretch office/classroom supplies? Where can I order cheap office supplies? Any hacks to avoid buying the real stuff (e.g., instead of buying glue, mix flour and water together)? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Sep 1, 2008 - 45 answers

When you or your kids were in elementary school, what were some of the daily/weekly routines or activities you or your children enjoyed and/or appreciated most? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Aug 12, 2008 - 31 answers

High school teachers - what do you like most/least about teaching teenagers? (I found this previous thread, but it applies to teaching elementary school). [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Apr 13, 2008 - 15 answers

I'd like to donate money to charities on behalf of my family members, but I'd like to tailor it towards their occupations/interests. [more inside]
posted by cloeburner on Dec 18, 2007 - 11 answers

What elementary school teacher did you love and why? I'm writing an essay about elementary education; specifically about how teachers relate to and interact with their students. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Sep 18, 2007 - 28 answers

My school teacher SO would like to start posting the lesson plans she's written online. She'd like for others to be able to find them via search engines. What would be the best platform do this on an ongoing basis? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert on Aug 16, 2007 - 14 answers

Can you recommend a voice teacher in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by scrump on Jul 2, 2007 - 5 answers

we're teachers, going to Florence, Italy, looking for local teachers. what is our best chance to meet them? [more inside]
posted by tristanshout on Jun 28, 2007 - 4 answers

Know any performing arts-related youth mentorship programs, where artists can teach kids & teens, in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted by twistofrhyme on May 20, 2007 - 5 answers

MetaFilter cinemaphiles...please help me find movies that in which the dominant theme (or important supporting theme) is the relationship between teacher and students. [more inside]
posted by luneray on Apr 10, 2006 - 53 answers

My BC calculus teacher is incompetent. This is a major problem. [more inside]
posted by martinX's bellbottoms on Nov 6, 2005 - 25 answers

Howdy! I've got to keep 50 8-year olds entertained for an hour while I teach them about a local endangered species tomorrow. Any teachers out there with some general tricks of the trade to help maintain control and keep their interest? ...I'm scared. Will they eat me? [more inside]
posted by stray on Jun 12, 2005 - 6 answers

My company is considering sponsoring a website design contest for grades K-12, with an informational theme. (We're a public utility.) I'm trying to find out how many such contests we might be competing with. Where do teachers go to find contests/competitions like this for their students? So far, I know about ThinkQuest, Global Virtual Classroom, and CyberFair. In addition to these large national/international contests, are there any Midwest-area website competitions for kids/teens?
posted by Joleta on Mar 6, 2005 - 1 answer

Help me mold the minds of future internet debaters. Come inside. [more inside]
posted by Acetylene on Sep 1, 2004 - 15 answers