Every Excuse in the Book: Behind the Scenes of Truth, Integrity, and Teaching

"Why don't they just do the work? Why the endless excuses? Oh, here we go again, another grandmother that 'died'"

Sound familiar? Welcome to the club. Teachers, professors, administrators, and parents alike know the frustration...and sometimes the comedy.

Every Excuse in the Book: Behind the Scenes of Truth, Integrity, and Teaching is not just a charade of "I emailed it to you" or "my dog ate it." It is a candid, witty, and heartfelt look at what those excuses really reveal about students, teachers, and the educational system.

With over twenty years in classrooms and online learning spaces, veteran educator Rosalba Politi (M.Ed., RVT) takes you behind the scratched desks, dusty workshops, and glitchy online calls to uncover the deeper truths of teaching. Equal parts humor, reflection, and hard-earned wisdom, this book challenges us to stop chasing perfection and start embracing understanding.

Prepare to laugh, cringe, and nod knowingly as you recognize yourself, your students, or your own school days in these pages. Whether you are an educator seeking solidarity, a parent curious about classroom life, or simply someone who loves a good story, this book will remind you why teaching is maddening...but often magnificent.

Bring your coffee.

Class is in session.