Teacher distracted by ‘loud’ classroom next door
Q: I’m self-conscious about asking this because I worry that I may be more noise-sensitive than...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Parent wants to go to principal with concerns. Will that help or hurt this teacher?
Q: I teach 2nd grade and the behavioral issues in my classroom are out of control. At least two...
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Parent gets angry when teacher emails about her son’s work
Q: I wrote a tactful, helpful email to a parent. Her child is in my English class and puts forth...
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Special educator wants her co-teacher to stop ‘bullying’ students
Q: I’m a special educator in an elementary school and am paired in the classroom with an extremely...
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Teacher worried his principal will give him a bad reference
Q: I’ve always gotten strong formal performance reviews from my principal, and I have a fantastic...
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Teacher’s doctor advises she teach virtually but district won’t allow it
Q: I am a performing arts teacher at an elementary school. I have been suffering from depression...
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