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Friday, May 9, 2008
How close should teachers get?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Whenever students talk about a favorite teacher, they usually say he or she is always there for them. If they have a problem with school or friends or at home, they know they can talk to the teacher and get some help.
Some teachers give out their phone numbers and personal email addresses to students. A few go so far as to have groups of students over to their homes for dinner or study sessions.
I don’t think anything inappropriate is taking place, but I wonder where the line should be drawn.
Teachers, where is that line for you? How do you distinguish between helping a student and getting too close to that student?
Parents, are you comfortable with teachers talking to your kids outside of regular school hours? At what point do you want to know about these conversations?
UPDATE: The state has released district-by-district results for the Georgia High School Graduation Tests. Check them out. School-level results are expected by May 23.
