A school secretary bemoans lack of work during pandemic
Q: I see that you write back mostly to teachers and administrators, but I hope you’ll answer a...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Principal irritated that some teachers instructing virtually never come to school
Q: I’m a principal who oversees more than 100 teachers, all of whom are instructing remotely. We...
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Counselor struggles after being forced to take paid leave
Q: I’m a counselor in a public school in Chicago that’s still virtual, and I’ve been working my...
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Midyear changes to grading system frustrate teacher
Q: Once again, my district has changed its grading policy. Apart from having to retool how I do...
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Principal wants interview committee to hire his friend’s child
Q: I’m a teacher and am on the interview panel for new teachers. We have to hire a new one...
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Teacher is fighting with colleagues over election results
Q: That was a stressful, heart attack-inducing election, but now it’s over. At least, for...
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