Teacher frustrated that principal is ‘too nice’ to students who mess up
Q: My school’s principal is too nice to students who mess up. He’s not their friend, but he seems...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Teacher applicant worried about panel interview
Q: I went to school to become a teacher because I love working with children and am often...
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Teacher overheard student complain about his breath
Q: I’m a middle school teacher and don’t think I’m thin-skinned, but maybe I’m wrong. As I was...
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Will principal’s ‘retirement obsession’ lower staff morale?
Q: I’m a principal at an urban high school and am obsessed with retirement. I think about it...
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Teacher ‘disgusted’ that her co-teacher comes to work sick
Q: I’m not sure there’s a real answer to my question, but I’m desperate for any advice. I co-teach...
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Principal struggling to say no to staff requests
Q: I’m a principal, which means that no two days look the same. The only constant is that I’m...
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