The Sacred Profession

YouTube is looking to promote what they call “the next generation of online educators” who post online lessons or educational content like the well-know math YouTube channel Khan Academy or the Crash Course in World History videos (posted above). The contest begins today and ends in January when judges will select 10 winners and give them a cash reward as well as videography equipement to help them make more videos. Click here for more details.

An ode to the ubiquitous, absolutely all over my school and neighborhood (but not my classroom!) snacks. Also a really stinkin’ catchy song. What teacher can’t see their students in these ridiculously cute, if not nutritionally sound, children? “Got my hands stained red and I can not get it off . . .”