Teacher resents being told to assign antiquated work
The math department head is encouraging teachers to assign work that this teacher sees as mindless and outdated.
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Teacher wonders if she should give in to double standard
A teacher feels her students see her toughness as a problem but appreciate it from a male colleague.
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Part-time teacher feels like a second-class citizen
A teacher on a part-time schedule says her department chair treats her like she’s not a real teacher.
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Is it necessary to push college readiness in middle school?
A middle school counselor worries that a new college readiness program will add too much stress for students who are already overwhelmed.
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Don’t make me talk to adults! Public speaking isn’t my thing
A teacher is being pressured to speak at conferences and give presentations to adults. But the idea is terrifying.
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Is gender bias to blame for teacher’s firing?
A department head tells a teacher that she thought a teacher whose job was cut should be home with her kids. Should he report her?
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