Managing up
Q: I’ve been a high school assistant principal for two years. I’ll be completely honest; I think I...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Losing your job
Q: It’s “transfer season” for my large public school system. This is the time when schools get...
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Discussing controversial topics with middle schoolers
Q: As a middle school social studies teacher, I often talk about current events. Needless to say,...
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When the reading specialist is a mean gossip
Q: I’m an elementary school teacher, and I often rely on our reading specialist to come into the...
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When a counselor hears consistent complaints about one teacher
Q: I’m a school counselor, and I’ve had constant run-ins with one teacher, Jane, for the past four...
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Should a principal treat all staff members the same?
Q: I’m a high school principal and consider myself to be fair and reasonable. I have an employee —...
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