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Laurie, you are correct. There have been families who have sent their children to school ready to learn and who have been involved in their children's education. No shock that they have done well. But there are so many more out there who need a more intensive plan. You are an open-minded and fair person. Please give this administration more time.
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My experience in the field of education spans many areas, not only classroom teaching. Anytime you want a copy of my resume, I would be glad to share it with you.

Thanks for your interest.

Sometimes a trip to a high performing district is a good idea; not a rich district, a high performing one. See what's in place. You might want to Google direct effects upon student achievement.
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I sent you my resume because you were questioning my ability. I am merely involved as a civic duty. My ideas are way too different from those in power and I have said before, the inner circle rules.. Anyway, I appreciate your interest.
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I would probably sit on the curb with her, get her to talk more. Then, when she was finished, I would bring her inside, help her to "freshen-up", and call her home. I would invite her father to come in to the office to clear up any misunderstanding about the day and to also let both parties know that we expect our children to return to a safe environment.

Between us all, we would leave knowing that maybe the girl may not have used the best judgment in whatever she had done and a different and more appropriate consequence for her action would be agreed upon with no violence.

I would also thank the parent for working along with us and reinforce my belief that raising children today is very hard and that children can try our patience. I would gauge his reaction and somehow may be able to get him to think about some anger management support.

I would tell them both that I will be calling them later and that I hoped we all were leaving with a good understanding of how we were to move forward. I would also tell them both that our girl would be working along with me in some capacity, as I would want to keep an eye on her and her situation. I would stay in consistent contact with him, as well.

Another scenario I have also had involved students who say their parents will harm them, but they are not being truthful. I would use the same approach: ask questions, investigate the situation and then respond.

I do not know if this is the answer you are looking for, but it is what I would do. I have lost many hours of sleep over some of my prior students, parents and also teachers.

Take care,