Should teacher accept job offer at school with high turnover?
Q: I’m trying to land a job in a new city because we’re relocating for my husband’s job. I got an...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Teacher wants to change ‘culture of cheating’
Q: As a high school teacher, I’ve always been cognizant of students’ temptation to cheat. I’m...
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Principal wonders when he should lie to spare staff’s feelings
Career Confidential is on summer break. This column originally ran in March 2021. Q: As a...
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Teacher wants more feedback after principal’s impromptu classroom visits
Q: Admittedly, I’m insecure, not about my teaching skills but about whether my principal thinks of...
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Should teacher tell principal his colleagues criticize him behind his back?
Q: I’m a middle school teacher and department chair, and lately I’ve been up to my ears in...
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A school nurse feels left out
Q: I work as a school nurse in Maryland and cover three different schools. I’m used to juggling a...
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