Career Confidential
Work to the contract or keep doing ‘extras’?
April 17, 2018
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Principal upset that parents escalate complaints above him
Principal wonders how the parent dynamic can be changed so there's a chance to address problems before they’re escalated up.
10 April 2018
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Librarian feels misunderstood and mistreated
Be proactive to gain the respect librarians deserve: Put yourself on everyone's radar and proactively educate your community.
2 April 2018
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Principal wants to convince teacher to retire
There are three routes this "courageous conversation" can go. The key for the principal is to continue treating the teacher with respect and dignity.
27 March 2018
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Teacher thinks principal selection process is a sham
Strong leadership programs and transparency are key in the principal selection process. However, often a county's choice will be a foregone conclusion.
20 March 2018
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Teacher seeks help in dealing with ‘mean girl’ administrator
Not every problem can be fixed, so focus on people you like, anticipate potential situations with the offending administrator, and have a plan in place.
13 March 2018
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Teacher upset that her supervisor chose work over friendship
Teacher is reeling after being blindsided when her friend (and supervisor) shared their private conversation about her job plans with the principal.
6 March 2018
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Teacher has no time to teach (badly needed) social-emotional skills
Academics and social-emotional skills don't have to be an either-or teaching situation.
27 February 2018
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School shootings: Educators have more questions than answers
Educators want to know how to manage uncertainty and helplessness after a trauma like a school shooting.
22 February 2018
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How do I decide whether to email, call or meet with a parent?
Communicating with parents isn't an exact science. Here are tips on when it's OK to just email and when it would be better to meet.
20 February 2018
Columns & Blogs
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Alexander Russo
November 14, 2018
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Backtalk - A Group Blog
Backtalk: The silent strike: Teacher attrition as resistance
Jeremy Glazer
October 22, 2018
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Newsworthy items from the field
Hard reporting: Why reading went under the radar for so long – and what one reporter is aiming to do about it
November 14, 2018
More screen time, lower well-being
November 13, 2018
Teacher is mortified she cried at work in front of principal
November 13, 2018
Accuracy question plagues midterm 2018 education coverage
November 6, 2018
How can principal deal with sexist teacher?
November 6, 2018
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