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Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman smiling, wearing sweater, in classroom on left. Classroom setting on right.

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‘You shouldn’t say that’: Teacher uses this common phrase with her students. Then the vice principal tells her what it really means

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘I’ve never feared for my life’: Former teacher says she quit her job to work at Costco. Then she reveals why

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Screenshots from @iambrelle's Tiktok with a tweet from @MrsJellySantos that reads "Her daughter’s teacher called her twice this week cuz she was acting up so she pulled up and took a seat."

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Culture

‘Why did you have to film?’ : Mom visits her daughter’s class after the teacher calls twice. Then she posts the video on TikTok

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘Teachers deserve so much better’: Teacher speaks out. Then she gets punished, forced to pay $750

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

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‘OK cool so you know the struggle’: High schooler asks teacher how old she is. Then he asks her something unexpected

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘It is not school appropriate’: Teacher meets a student’s mom at open house. Then she recognizes her from social media

Mom roasts parents who put their children’s names on school supplies

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‘Y’all are weird’: Mom roasts parents who put their children’s names on school supplies

Teacher issues warning to parents who bring treats to celebrate their child’s birthday, sparking debate

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‘The teacher absolutely has a say’: Teacher issues warning to parents who bring treats to celebrate their child’s birthday, sparking debate

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

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‘As a teacher, I don’t want it’: Kindergarten teacher urges parents to avoid buying this Target pencil case. It backfires

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: Mom (allegedly) charged for school supplies her son broke

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

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‘I’m just a person who happens to be both gay and a teacher’: Why public school teachers are still in the closet

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‘I would be humiliated’: Mom says teacher sent her $370 Venmo request to pay for all the things her son broke in classroom

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Main Character of the Week: Teacher who let students braid his hair and paint his nails

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‘THE CREMATION COUPON??’: Teacher shows what they received in Teacher Appreciation Week gift bag

Student brings stack of money to school to flex on how much money his teacher makes

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