r/teachers
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How to think about r/teachers
This community is a hub for educators to engage in open discussions about various aspects of teaching, including classroom management, curriculum development, and educational policies. It serves as a support network for teachers to share experiences, seek advice, and discuss challenges they face in their profession. The community's long-standing presence and large membership contribute to a wealth of shared knowledge and diverse perspectives on teaching.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members primarily consist of current and former educators, including teachers from K-12 to higher education. The community attracts individuals who are passionate about teaching and are looking for support, resources, and camaraderie. The vibe is generally supportive and collaborative, with a focus on problem-solving and sharing best practices in education.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette emphasizes respect and constructive dialogue. Content that resonates includes personal anecdotes, teaching strategies, and discussions on educational policies. Posts that are overly promotional or lack substance tend to receive downvotes. The community thrives on regular engagement, with members frequently sharing updates and seeking feedback on their teaching experiences.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism. Authentic engagement is key; brands can contribute by sharing valuable resources, educational tools, or insights that genuinely benefit educators. Participating in discussions and offering support without a sales agenda can help build trust. Content that aligns with the community's interests, such as teaching tips or innovative classroom solutions, is more likely to be well-received.
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What r/teachers talks about
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Enchilada_Lover
- u/Disgruntled_Veteran
- u/Waltgrace83
- u/TheElMatadORR
- u/MightyMississippi
- u/thecooliestone
- u/eaglesnation11
- u/magiwizard1980
- u/AutoModerator
- u/UniqueUsername82D
- u/dunkinteach
- u/capraithe
- u/Laurinterrupted
- u/whome2075
- u/alaswhatever
- u/FriendAdditional
- u/honeybadgergrrl
- u/Numb1Slacker
- u/bitterpettykitty
- u/dirtynj
- u/questionmmann
- u/Major-Sink-1622
- u/stumpybubba
- u/EmilyamI
- u/boomflupataqway
- u/13Luthien4077
- u/Don_Quixotel
- u/TeaHot8165
- u/TheBarnacle63
- u/Eclectique1
- u/NotTheRightHDMIPort
- u/Left_Direction_3145
- u/NationYell
- u/Automatic-Nectarine4
- u/Jormungandr315
- u/FaulkemintheAho
- u/cryingindollartree
- u/targetquestionperson
- u/InfluenceFabulous832
- u/Tcu00
- u/maddiewithluv
- u/dangercaterpillars2
- u/BlackOrre
- u/thegreatfulcrow
- u/frizziefrazzle
- u/granitedoc
- u/stainedsalt
- u/Thisisnotforyou11
- u/TeachOfTheYear
- u/foreverburning
- u/CakesNGames90
- u/Ariesjawn
- u/LowBarometer
- u/InDenialOfMyDenial
- u/queenbridget
- u/Radiant-Salad-9772
- u/Plane-Sky-2844
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- u/Guerilla_Physicist
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- u/donutemperor
- u/lionheart724
- u/SlipSlapMagoo
- u/jumpin_jumpin
- u/POCKALEELEE
- u/msangieteacher
- u/roughandreadyrecarea
- u/TeachingScience
- u/velocitygirl77
- u/pomonamike
- u/mynameismulan
- u/swankyburritos714
- u/Jim_from_snowy_river
- u/Rigudon
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- u/neccosandcoke
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- u/molybdenum75
- u/NoAir9583
- u/TeacherGuy1980
- u/Littlewildfinch
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Enchilada_Lover
- u/Waltgrace83
- u/geddy_girl
- u/Diligent-Astronaut38
- u/Disgruntled_Veteran
- u/starbarbazzar
- u/UniqueUsername82D
- u/honeybadgergrrl
- u/Cyclosarin88
- u/MightyMississippi
- u/eaglesnation11
- u/schebles
- u/TheElMatadORR
- u/FaulkemintheAho
- u/thecooliestone
- u/anapashu22
- u/AndrysThorngage
- u/Jormungandr315
- u/Automatic-Nectarine4
- u/Orangecatbuddy
- u/Old-Bend-3014
- u/Impressive_Ad_3103
- u/Numb1Slacker
- u/gilmore0918
- u/bitterpettykitty
- u/Prime_Kin
- u/mla716
- u/magiwizard1980
- u/SlipSlapMagoo
- u/Laurinterrupted
- u/local-made
- u/dolfan4life2
- u/dunkinteach
- u/donutemperor
- u/cryingindollartree
- u/lionheart724
- u/boomflupataqway
- u/Most-Produce4310
- u/capraithe
- u/RedFoxWhiteFox
- u/chnima
- u/msangieteacher
- u/questionmmann
- u/Superpie1212
- u/Tcu00
- u/jumpin_jumpin
- u/mynameismulan
- u/Invisibleagejoy
- u/Melianos12
- u/maddiewithluv
- u/Major-Sink-1622
- u/FriendAdditional
- u/Complete_Thought_252
- u/guerillagirl4
- u/booktentiger
- u/whome2075
- u/POCKALEELEE
- u/Plentifulpastry
- u/targetquestionperson
- u/thegreatfulcrow
- u/frizziefrazzle
- u/Jackeduptriangle
- u/Zealousideal-Ad3609
- u/velocitygirl77
- u/Thisisnotforyou11
- u/Rigudon
- u/granitedoc
- u/dirtynj
- u/rezdogs870
- u/PattyIceNY
- u/TeachingScience
- u/JustthenewsonCS
- u/JoeyCucamonga
- u/dangercaterpillars2
- u/MontaukMonster2
- u/TeaHot8165
- u/mattd1972
- u/AlfredsLoveSong
- u/Meowmeowmeow31
- u/stainedsalt
- u/EmilyamI
- u/Jim_from_snowy_river
- u/princessnothing44
- u/jarena009
- u/xfireproofx
- u/Splitstepthenhit
- u/TeachOfTheYear
- u/tinyjewishteacher
- u/Sudo_Incognito
- u/CreditDramatic5912
- u/Sea-Homework-8273
- u/roughandreadyrecarea
- u/alaswhatever
- u/indigocapcowboy
- u/SylviaPellicore
- u/neccosandcoke
- u/neyugnylnivek
- u/InfluenceFabulous832
- u/Don_Quixotel
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Jim_from_snowy_river
- u/Boring_Philosophy160
- u/AleroRatking
- u/thecooliestone
- u/Ajamazing
- u/gd_reinvent
- u/AnonymousTeacher333
- u/RedFoxWhiteFox
- u/lejoo
- u/mstrss9
- u/UniqueUsername82D
- u/butterballmd
- u/Kkimp1955
- u/BlackOrre
- u/_Schadenfreudian
- u/ErusTenebre
- u/RODAMI
- u/Tra1famadorian
- u/amscraylane
- u/AlternativeSalsa
- u/JustTheBeerLight
- u/mamaswirl
- u/moleratical
- u/RepostersAnonymous
- u/futureformerteacher
- u/LilahLibrarian
- u/Ouchyhurthurt
- u/Takosaga
- u/JMLKO
- u/VRSNSMV_SMQLIVB
- u/Frosty20thc
- u/MightyMississippi
- u/seattleseahawks2014
- u/releasethedogs
- u/Raisontolive
- u/NerdyComfort-78
- u/Necessary_Low939
- u/doodoomachu
- u/W0nk0_the_Sane00
- u/DIGGYRULES
- u/dessert77
- u/Antique_Ruin_1452
- u/InDenialOfMyDenial
- u/knightfenris
- u/big_nothing_burger
- u/sugarmag13
- u/beamish1920
- u/shag377
- u/rdrunner_74
- u/CNTrash
- u/robg71616
- u/VLenin2291
- u/PinkEggHead_1999
- u/TheBalzy
- u/Basharria
- u/queeenbarb
- u/SunflowerJYB
- u/Geodude07
- u/misticspear
- u/KT_mama
- u/strangelyahuman
- u/NoMatter
- u/CoachTex92
- u/Idaho1964
- u/smilegirlcan
- u/TeaHot8165
- u/IowaJL
- u/LordExylem
- u/Mahaloth
- u/OldManRiff
- u/Inevitable_Geometry
- u/janesearljones
- u/Lavender-Jenkins
- u/RampSkater
- u/GrayHerman
- u/JupiterLocal
- u/rreese78
- u/bripi
- u/warumistsiekrumm
- u/happylilstego
- u/bwiy75
- u/Jalapeno023
- u/LegitimateStar7034
- u/DuanePickens
- u/MTskier12
- u/rvralph803
- u/Texastexastexas1
- u/Snuggly_Hugs
- u/FamiliarElephant8726
- u/yomynameisnotsusan
- u/billyd1984texas
- u/Due-Honey4650
- u/ConcentrateNo364
- u/TartBriarRose
- u/coskibum002
- u/democritusparadise
- u/misterdudebro
- u/KnitFast2DieWarm
- u/boomflupataqway
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/gauntletcat
- u/detective_wiZard
- u/BlackWidow1414
- u/geneknockout
- u/happylilstego
- u/ajaxsinger
- u/ilovejoon
- u/MistaJelloMan
- u/miligato
- u/Fixner_Blount
- u/Individual_Brush_116
- u/Individual_Detail_44
- u/lomorth
- u/mattnotis
- u/hoth2o
- u/Plainsdrifter71
- u/outofdate70shouse
- u/W0nk0_the_Sane00
- u/bbrod8
- u/crumblednewman
- u/aidoll
- u/trieb
- u/Mirror_Benny
- u/Numerous-Pop-4813
- u/Tiger_Crab_Studios
- u/pile_o_puppies
- u/Sallie_65
- u/UniqueUsername82D
- u/kluvspups
- u/HotChunkySoup
- u/SwirlyGirly42
- u/MarieReading
- u/nervousperson374784
- u/RepostersAnonymous
- u/TMLF08
- u/JessieDaMess
- u/Murky_Conflict3737
- u/ConcentrateNo364
- u/EmilyamI
- u/redheaddebate
- u/bwiy75
- u/MuscleStruts
- u/Tcu00
- u/AleroRatking
- u/not_a_bear_honestly
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- u/rg4rg
- u/Happy_Birthday_2_Me
- u/WhatFreshHello
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- u/NotTheRightHDMIPort
- u/Background-Noise-Now
- u/StoneofForest
- u/Timebanditx
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- u/catlady34
- u/thecooliestone
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- u/DIGGYRULES
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- u/flooperdooper4
- u/CNTrash
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- u/Ouchyhurthurt
- u/angelestangel
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- u/misterdudebro
- u/jcg227
- u/Littlelady617
- u/Prestikles
- u/Thisbestbegood
- u/Thoughtfulprof
- u/nesland300
- u/msfishyfood
- u/mynameismulan
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- u/IHeartCake69
- u/Laurinterrupted
- u/amscraylane
- u/misguidedsadist1
- u/FinnBalur1
- u/jkmiller826
- u/OppositeOwn3841
- u/uncovered-history
- u/Kit_Marlow
- u/stumblewiggins
- u/Zealousideal_Code_96
- u/kreifdawg77
- u/WittyUnwittingly
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FAQ
r/teachers — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/teachers have?
r/teachers has approximately 2,283,417 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/teachers created?
r/teachers was created on December 23, 2008 (17 years ago).
What is r/teachers about?
This community is a hub for educators to engage in open discussions about various aspects of teaching, including classroom management, curriculum development, and educational policies. It serves as a support network for teachers to share experiences, seek advice, and discuss challenges they face in their profession. The community's long-standing presence and large membership…
What subreddits are similar to r/teachers?
Communities similar to r/teachers include r/teaching, r/college.
Who are the most active posters on r/teachers?
The most frequent posters on r/teachers include u/[deleted], u/Enchilada_Lover, u/Disgruntled_Veteran.
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