Male principal nervous to talk to female teacher about cursing, clothing
Q: I’m a male principal. One of the teachers in our school’s English department is a young...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
New principal intern looking for big-picture advice
Q: I’m hoping I can entice you to answer my question by pointing out that it will be a great topic...
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Teacher is sick of parent complaints about stuff that’s out of her control
Q: I’m a teacher, and I bet you get a lot of letters from teachers who are sick of hearing...
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Teacher wants to leave midyear: Is it the right move?
Q: I’m a teacher who admittedly should have started looking for a new job in another field a...
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Teacher worries about parents giving her lavish holiday gifts
Q: I’m a teacher in a wealthy, high-pressure school district in Connecticut, and I’m already...
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Is it OK for a teacher to be sarcastic with students?
Q: I’m a 6th-grade teacher in a public school in Florida. I have a great rapport with my students,...
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