District’s switch to home-school model is hurting students, staff
Q: I’m a teacher in a county that’s changed to what’s called the home-school model. The special...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Teacher is mortified she cried at work in front of principal
Q: I’m a 9th-grade math teacher and a pretty stoic, private person. I don’t show emotions easily....
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How can principal deal with sexist teacher?
Q: I’m a high school principal (and a man, which feels relevant to my question). I know several...
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Teacher frustrated that parent is trashing her reputation
Q: I’m an 8th-grade social studies teacher, and a parent has been trashing my reputation. At...
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Teacher surprised by parents’ hostile reaction to her bathroom break policy
Q: Most of my middle school students are responsible and reasonable about bathroom breaks, but one...
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Counselor wants help addressing students’ mental health needs
Q: I’m a school counselor in a large public middle school, and in the last few years I’ve seen an...
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