
15 Teachers’ Phrases We All Knew Were Code
This listicle shares 15 common phrases teachers used that often had hidden meanings students understood instantly.
This listicle shares 15 common phrases teachers used that often had hidden meanings students understood instantly.
These classroom posters went way too hard for a bunch of kids just trying to learn their times tables.
School customs have changed a lot over the decades, and some past traditions now seem completely unbelievable. What once felt normal in classrooms and hallways would raise eyebrows — or legal concerns — if done today.
Growing up, we all accepted certain school routines as completely normal, even if they now seem a bit questionable. It is only when we look back with adult eyes that we realize how strange and often unnecessary some of these practices really were.
There is a fine line between supporting your child and doing the work for them, and school projects often blur that line beyond recognition. Many parents have ended up sacrificing evenings and weekends just to get their child’s assignment looking polished enough to survive a classroom display.
Some of the most unforgettable childhood memories come from school field trips. Sadly, many of those once-thriving destinations have vanished, leaving only photographs and nostalgic stories behind.