Experienced teacher worn out from mentoring new colleague
Q: My school has a mentorship program in place for new teachers. As an experienced (30-plus years)...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Department chair is negativity bomb at districtwide meetings
Q: I’m a department chair who has to attend monthly training meetings with the other department...
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Should teacher decline job because the principal isn’t a parent?
Q: I just got a job offer after being home with my kids for several years. It’s a long-term sub...
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Teacher suspects an inappropriate relationship. Should CPS get involved?
Q: I’m a high school teacher who suspects that the head of our theater department is having an...
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Teacher is accused of grabbing a student. Should she lie?
Q: I’m a middle school teacher, and one of my students is always looking to get a rise out of me....
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Principal wants teachers to tell him about problems before they quit
Q: Lately, I’ve been telling my administrator friends that I lost my virginity in college,...
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