Teacher Explains Why Parents Shouldn't Send Cupcakes to Celebrate Kids' Birthdays (Exclusive)

Teacher Ann Brackemyer; a stock image of cupcakes.Photo:Courtesy of Ann Brackemyer; Getty Courtesy of Ann Brackemyer; Getty An elementary school teacher is explaining why celebrating a child’s birthday in the classroom should be done without cupcakes.Ann Brackemyer, a kindergarten teacher in Illinois, shared avideo on TikTok, in which she detailed her “unpopular opinion” about celebrating students' special day with the specific food item.Now, in an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, Brackemyer, 39, further explains her stance, stating, “I’ve just seen a lot of parents bring in different treats and snacks for kids on their birthday, and cupcakes are always the number one option.

Teacher Who Was Living in Car Opens Up After Raising $17K on GoFundMe: ‘I'm Still Living Paycheck to Paycheck'

Billy Atkinsons.Photo:GoFundMe GoFundMe A Texas teacher is sharing his story of being homeless to show that other educators who are struggling aren’t alone. In aGoFundMe post, Austin educator andTikTokerBill Atkinson said that he began living out of his car after a combination of “mistakes and bad luck." The teacher said having bad credit meant that he could not get approval for subsidized housing in the expensive metro area where he lives, where theaverage rent is just under $1,500 per month, according to Austin apartment data.

Teacher's Kind Gesture to Nervous New Kindergarten Parents Brings Tears to Mom's Eyes (Exclusive)

Tavia Wade and her twin daughters.Photo:Tavia Wade Tavia Wade Tavia Wade anxiously anticipated the day she would drop off her 5-year-old twins for their first day of kindergarten. Although the Utah resident had previously sent her children to preschool, the transition to elementary school felt significant. “She looked up at me with a big smile and said, ‘This is for you,’ " the mom, 30, tells PEOPLE. “She handed me a poem stapled to a small pack of Kleenex tissues.

Teacher's Nostalgic Classroom Décor Goes Viral — and Gets a Shoutout from a Former Disney Star (Exclusive)

Yennifer Castillo dressed up in her ‘Kim Possible’ classroom (left) and her' Proud Family' classroom.Photo:Courtesy of Yennifer Castillo Courtesy of Yennifer Castillo Yennifer Castillo is bringing her A-plus-game and creativity to a new school year. A teacher of five years, Castillo is gearing up for a new beginning as a high school teacher this year, after four years of teaching middle school. “I got my degree in biology education. I’ve been teaching a variety of sciences — earth science, space science, and physical science.

Teachers Approve of These ‘Super Comfy’ Pants That ‘Feel Like Wearing Sweatpants’ — and They’re on Sale

Photo:Amazon(3) Amazon(3) We’re always on the lookout for comfy wardrobe essentials, and there’s a breezy pair of everyday pants on sale for under $30 that can bridge the tricky gap from the end ofsummer into autumn. Dokotoo Mid-Rise Joggers in Leopard Khaki Amazon $42$28 at Amazon The joggers have a smocked waist with a drawstring to adjust the fit and stretchy cuffs that reach the ankle. The pants come in 26 colors, some of which are different variations on the leopard print option above, and others are solid colors or neutral shades.