Teacher knows her colleague is about to be put on a performance improvement plan
She wishes she didn’t know, but since she does, she wants a way to help.
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Parents blaming teacher for child’s misbehavior
This teacher wants to partner with parents, but they think she’s the problem.
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Teacher is struggling to address a colleague’s child’s needs
How can this teacher respect her colleague’s wishes while making sure her son gets the support he needs?
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Teacher getting transferred wants to ‘interview strategically’
Q: I have the worst luck. I love teaching at my school, but due to staffing cuts — and because I...
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Teacher torn between supporting their friend and ‘turning them in’
Q: I have grown up professionally with a group of teacher colleagues. The five of us started our...
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Principal is being undermined by a ‘beloved’ longtime teacher
Q: I’m in my third year as an elementary school principal in a small town, and a kindergarten...
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