jimtrots.bsky.social
@jimtrots.bsky.social
High school English teacher, Chicago sports fan (White Sox, Bears, and Bulls), and pizza lover.
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The evil of mankind has one question their own identity. Everything that made them them, they no longer believe
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
In a one year span, I get looked at weirdly for not using AI.

Changing fast for sure
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Yep…not excusing Robert, but I think he wants out of Chicago so bad
October 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I write example essays to teach through - thus helps me understand the questions students ask, so I can talk about how I solved the issue

Yesterday, as one of my students talked about my example essay with another teacher, the teacher accused me of using AI, telling the student “we all use AI” 🤦🏻‍♂️
October 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If “My Type” by Sudan Archives, that song is a banger
October 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I use to average reading 1-2 books a month during the year. Since teaching AP Lang? Maybe 5-6 a year
September 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Heavy and exhausting is about right

And now teachers are being told “let’s get students using A.I. more!” 🤦🏻‍♂️
September 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This wins the day
August 31, 2025 at 4:11 AM
But will they vote differently next time? It’s not like anything Republicans are doing right now wasn’t predictable.
August 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It always feels like those demands are more for admins/instructional coaches who “might” walk into the room.

I do like to start class with a clear purpose on the board, but once the lesson starts, my students and I just focus on the actual lesson and not the board.
August 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Used this book for seniors in high school - they loved it. They learned so much from it, and while deep themes it’s an easy read
July 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I like Newsome, but give me JB Pritzker
July 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I’m still not over the White Sox pushing Jason Benetti away…not sure I will ever be over it
June 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins - one of my favorites
June 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Such a strange relationship between teachers and students: the more you get to know each other and the stronger the bonds get just means it’s getting closer to not seeing each other anymore
May 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM