...And people wonder why teachers join unions! It isn't to "protect our jobs." It is to protect our lives!

The sub is entitled to have the DISD handle Workman's Comp, and she needs to file a claim. Maybe the more claims are filed on DISD when a student attacks a teacher, the TEA may see a problem with DISD. Maybe if a lawsuit is brought against the DISD for failing to protect her at her place of employment--and Allen, you said you know of teachers who would love to tear DISD a new one, well--get them on it!

Finally, the Birthday Money On the Shirt thing is pure ghetto. It is not a "sign of bringing wealth or good luck," as Civale said, but a way to hustle money from everyone around them. It is disgusting how kids come up to everyone they know, stick out their chests and DEMAND money because their mother gave birth!

Maybe the DISD should ban this practice under dress code, as now this is a distraction to the learning environment.