One Day in Teaching
One Day in Teaching: A Photo Gallery
On May 6, 2014, National Teacher Appreciation Day, we asked teachers who use the photo-sharing service Instagram to post photos throughout the day capturing moments they saw as representative of their daily lives as educators. The result was a fascinating and many-sided glimpse into the real world of teaching, unobstructed by media and policy-debate characterizations. Below is a selection of some of the best and most compelling photos we received.
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Submitted by: mac4cy
An early workout to get ready for students.
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Submitted by: llagxena
At home grading papers in bed because I fell asleep at 11:30 last night, grading papers.
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Submitted by: zacharyjamison
Even my coffee maker knows it's too early for me.
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Submitted by: morrowteaches
With spring sunlight, 6:25 morning commutes are a pleasure.
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Submitted by: cinehead
The day begins with an email check, calendar review, a couple of quick tweets—and of course that first cup of coffee.
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Submitted by: dangafaust
Track practice.
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Submitted by: jillyanne4
Morning commute.
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Submitted by: brownbagteacher
Let the 5th graders arrive, and let us kill all the trees.
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Submitted by: dangafaust
Practicing for the the schoolwide talent show. These kids will be performing "Happy."
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Submitted by: missdelvillar
Getting caffeinated for the day.
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Submitted by: elkhornlibrary
Starting the day off right.
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Submitted by: dangafaust
3rd grade boys start their mornings with push-ups, jumping jacks, and springs. This helps them get some of their energy out before class.
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Submitted by: sarahjnichols
This brainstorming session from my high school media students shows just a few ideas in motion for their news magazine this month.
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Submitted by: mac4cy
Love coming back from a meeting and seeing this. Always helps.
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Submitted by: mrslabrasciano
Guided reading has been halted for end-of-year testing. Not my favorite.
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Submitted by: dgammill3
I'm already knee-deep in papers to grade! Last few weeks of school is crunch time for me and my students.
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Submitted by: evelynalauer
Journalism students work together on publishing a story in WordPress. One of the best parts of my job as a teacher is witnessing my students teaching each other.
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Submitted by: llagxena
Team-teaching SAT prep.
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Submitted by: cinehead
A student reviews her broadcast news story.
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Submitted by: angelariggs_
Using our ocean books to draw sea animals on sticker labels. We'll add these to our ocean poster from yesterday.
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Submitted by: lisabella964
Checking on the babies.
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Submitted by: dangafaust
Teacher Appreciation Week gifts rule. Plants, flowers, dinosaurs, and a geode. They get me.
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Submitted by: yscorse
Browsing books at Elmwood Middle School.
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Submitted by: fifthinthemiddle
Lunchtime!
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Submitted by: stacy_smale
Student-editors get a sneak peek at the actual yearbook cover for the first time.
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Submitted by: johnmeeks1974
Sixth grade lunch in the cafeteria at Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School.
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Submitted by: johnmeeks1974
Lunch in the classroom. "It's a nice, quiet place for reflection until it's time to get back to the grind."
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Submitted by: angelariggs_
Practicing balance!
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Submitted by: lisabella964
Wilbur and Fern. My favorite read-aloud.
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Submitted by: journalismeducation
As journalism teachers and media advisers, we're used to having students spend lunchtime (and before and after school!) in our rooms working because we're committed to meeting deadlines.
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Submitted by: epiphanyinbmore
9th graders working through a "Romeo & Juliet" scene.
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Submitted by: dangafaust
During independent reading: "Ms. Faust, my dad can't do ponytails, can you help me out?"
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Submitted by: fifthinthemiddle
Time to take care of the afternoon headache!
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Submitted by: lessonswithlaughter
Just got off the train for our field trip!
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Submitted by: epiphanyinbmore
Students caught reading on the football field.
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Submitted by: joliebeth23
Refereeing advisory ultimate frisbee tournament.
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Submitted by: epiphanyinbmore
Practicing Shakespeare in the hallway.
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Submitted by: dangafaust
Recess duty. My favorite part of the day.
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Submitted by: johnmeeks1974
The Common area at Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School.
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Submitted by: brownbagteacher
End of the day madness: chair stacking, locker cleaning, transportation notes.
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Submitted by: sarahjnichols
School ended an hour ago and I'm packing up my teacher homework in a rare moment of solitude. This is the first time I've been alone in my classroom since 6:55 a.m.
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Submitted by: angelariggs_
Crab-walking down the ramp.
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Submitted by: jillyanne4
My civic duty—election day in Ohio.
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Submitted by: brownbagteacher
After-school chat and brag session with my best teaching friend.
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Submitted by: markanewton
Editors of the Aerie Yearbook at Mountain Vista High School view, seniors Devon Minor and Kelsey Warden, view the final product for the first time. "It brought me to tears seeing my work," Warden said. "It's surreal that they are actually here. It doesn't feel real," Miner said.
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Submitted by: epiphanyinbmore
Victory, 21-5.
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Submitted by: pd_jacksonatl
Last one out.
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Submitted by: brownbagteacher
Grading reading-response letters. 34 down, 56 to go! #gradingfordays