Is it ethical for teacher to pitch his summer camp to his students?
A school is promoting a coach’s summer football program, but doesn’t allow similar promotion for tutors. Is this an unfair double standard?
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Is it ever OK for a principal to poach a teacher from another school in his own district?
A principal wants to reach out to a teacher at another school about an opening at his school.
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Is teaching in a private school better?
A teacher frustrated with testing and bureaucracy in the public school wonders if teaching in a private school would be better.
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When the principal has a drinking problem
A teacher doesn’t know what to do when her principal’s drinking seems to affect his ability to do his job.
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When a teacher’s behavior is erratic
An assistant principal wants to know how to proceed when a teacher who’s never been steady or organized gets even worse.
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Reining in helicopter parents
Teacher wants a script or some words of wisdom so she won’t lose her temper with overbearing parents.
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