on May 1, 2026, 15:44:18, in reply to "I'm responding to myself here...but this happened to me this week."
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Mother of a student calls. I have been emailing counselors, support teams, the parents for months. Student has not been in class since February 6th. Yes, almost 3 months - mostly unexcused. Mom wanted me to pass the kid. Gave every excuse in the world and figured he could write a few papers and pass the class. She didn't care that he was not present for any learning at all this semester. School wouldn't tell her no. I finally told her that I couldn't ethically pass her kid. School was too cowardly to draw the line.
We have lost standards of excellence, lines of responsibility, and measures of accountability. Previous Message
what happens if there's an emergency, a school shooting or something, and I have to hear from my kid immediately???
Meanwhile, all of the data/research shows that devices in the classroom are negatively affecting learning.
I won't speak for other schools. I can only speak for my north suburban experience. But any time teachers attempt to implement restrictions, it's met with parent opposition and admin generally sides with the parents.
There is no discipline anymore. Previous MessagePrevious MessagePrevious Message
High grades for everyone! Everyone's an honor student. Social media in the classroom! Go ahead, kid, eat while I'm trying to teach.
"yeah but you live down where the hoot owls eff the chickens" - illinihiltopper12
