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AJC.com > Blogs > Get Schooled > Archives > 2006 > July > 24

Monday, July 24, 2006

Choosy Mothers Choose the Teacher

By Patti Ghezzi | Monday, July 24, 2006, 09:25 AM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

I’m running late with no time for an extended post, but luckily my colleague Aileen Dodd offers plenty to chew over with her story on parents who detail to principals what they are looking for in a teacher.

Parents, do you get involved in the selection of your child’s teacher? Teachers, how do you feel about parent lobbying?

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