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UPDATE "My Teacher Said I Was Bad..."
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 19, 2011
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Thank you ladies for your wonderful advice...I have spoken to the District Supervisor as well as the Principal...they are documenting and working with the teacher in q...
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- I can't think of a thing. Just keep at it. They probably think if they ignore it you will just give up.
- Do you have a local newspaper? Maybe an intelligently written, diplomatic but truthful Letter To The Editor may help. Somehow, I doubt you're worried about becoming a ...
- I am so fluffin' glad you updated!! Just keep your eye out and be a squeaky wheel. Anytime you hear ANYTHING or see ANYTHING make a personal documentation and emai...
My Daughters 2 Grade Teacher.
Asked by T.B. from Philadelphia
on September 14, 2010
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Okay, here I go. My daughter was in the 2nd grade last year and is a very good student. Her teacher However, was a total IDIOT! Not because of her teaching style bu...
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- Chances are that your child's new teacher knows all about this 2nd grade teacher, if she's been "in trouble" as much as you say. So she may not be taking everything 2...
- I'd let it go. It is a new year. I promise the other teachers are probably seeing way more than you are. They are there day in and day out. While I can understand tryi...
- I would agree with the other posters for sure. Let it go, take the high road, and don't say a bad thing about her to anyone, especailly your daughters teacher. Peopl...
Teacher V. Parent
Asked by L.C. from Pittsburgh
on March 27, 2011
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I'm a teacher in the school where my child attends.. If I'm called into the principals office to discuss my daughter, Am I a teacher or a parent? Administration says t...
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- You were in a conference about your child with the Principle who just happens to be your boss...I think the raising of the voice at your boss was probably unprofession...
- I think where your child is concerned, you're a parent that's also a teacher.
- I'm surprised they told you that. I think it's obvious that once you walk through the door you are a teacher, until you are discussing your child specifically. I would...
Problem Kindergarten Teacher
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2010
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My daughter has just started Kindergarten this week. She has been so excited about Kindergarten, I was surprised when I picked her up after school and she was very unh...
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- Hello J., As a teacher, I can sympathize with the no bottle rule during class. It is a distraction, children use them to fidget with, distract themselves, make games...
- I am sooo sorry to hear about this travesty! Kindergarten is the start of a child's true academic career. Your child's impression of school is now tweaked a bit. A new...
- Keep going up the chain of command. Write letters. It doesn't matter whether kids "never" get dehydrated or not - your daughter's body is telling her to drink wate...
What Do Hiring Principals Seek in a Teacher?
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on February 26, 2009
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I am working on my resume to get back into teaching. I feel like the competition is a little tougher this time around, so I am freaking out about my resume. What 3 q...
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- Start subbing at a few schools that you are interested in and get to know the staff. When they know you are certified and looking, they will be checking you out. If th...
- Totally agree with the other posters. In addition, they want someone with high expectations for ALL students: you expect ALL 100% of your students to pass TAKS and s...
- Another approach........... I have seen many substitute teachers being hired at the school where they sub the most. I only sub at 1 school and I am not interested ...
How to Repair Damage Between Parent & Teacher
Asked by C.C. from Raleigh
on April 16, 2009
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Hi All,
To try to explain breifly, I'm not happy with my daughters teacher along with 3 other teachers as well. In a nut shell, I don't like the way they talk to the...
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- I've been in a lot of schools where the general climate has become somewhat negative toward the kids and behavioral control includes mostly yelling and punishment stra...
- OK, so you made a misjudgment and went 'over her head' so to speak, but it sounds as if the teacher is willing to work with you. My advice (after having a mother-in-l...
- If you want to repair the damage just talk to the teacher. If you aren't happy with the results then you should consider a different school. There are private schools ...
How to Ask for a Different Elem. Teacher
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 18, 2011
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Trying to give the benefit of the doubt, but once I met her my gut said switch my kiddo! New teacher to our school, not a "new" teacher. She didn't appear to be at a...
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- You can certainly address this with the principal, but I highly doubt it will be switched. You have NOTHING to base this request on! Your child has barely walked int...
- We did that once. went to the Principal and they had us write a letter to switch our child. do it right away cause other students will be switched too to accommodate.
- I went through a similar situation last year. I didn't care for the teacher ... her personality or her style of teaching, but I stuck it out and gave her the benefit o...
Requesting NOT to Have a Certain Teacher...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on June 30, 2012
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My school's principal has a policy that parents are NOT allowed to request a certain teacher for their children. Fine. However, my DD will be going to the same schoo...
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- Our school allows us to write about what characteristics in a teacher would bring out the best in our child. If they allow you to do something like that you could word...
- Write a letter to include everything that you just told us. You have very valid reasons for not wanting that teacher. You are also being very polite by saying that y...
- I say wait and cross that bridge when/if it happens. She may not want you as a parent either...lol. If your child does get that teacher just go and remind the princ...
Help with a Teacher Who Is Unwilling to Communicate with Me
Asked by L.G. from Buffalo
on October 13, 2007
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Hi Everyone~ I am so very frustrated right now. My daughter is 9 and is in a blended 4th grade class because she has a math learning disability and reading comprehen...
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- You are right! Act as quickly as you can, my daughter was in title 1 math and reading untill the 4th grade, I made sure I was on top of every assignment and if I thoug...
- You’re on the right path. I would give the teacher at least 2-3 days to respond to your second request; if there is no meeting set up by the end of that timeframe I ...
- Wow I am suprised when I hear your story about the teacher's unwillingness to communicate. I would go to the principal and if that doesn't get you anywhere I would go...
Should I Confront My Child's Teacher??
Asked by C.V. from Los Angeles
on February 17, 2011
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My daughter is in 4th grade and has a teacher who has a reputation for being pretty strict. Mostly everyday she comes home telling me how she or someone else got yelle...
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- I would talk to the teacher right away. If you can you should see if you can observe the class. This is totally unprofessional and abusive behavior by this teacher a...
- Please do not go to the teacher. She will hound your daughter. Go talk to the other parents in the class. As a group, you all should schedule one meeting with the...
- I agree with the other parents here who say to call a few of your child's classmates' parents and try to verify what she is saying. However, you know your child and if...
