I'm still in touch with some kids that were students of mine decades ago.
And FWIW, I am also friends with a few of the people who were my teachers, too.
What's wrong with that?
Nothing at all. You're a mature adult.
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I'm still in touch with some kids that were students of mine decades ago.
And FWIW, I am also friends with a few of the people who were my teachers, too.
What's wrong with that?
Former Braden River High School teacher Charles Willis has fought to get his job back for almost seven months since he was suspended without pay for comments he posted on his personal Facebook page.
An administrative law judge has ruled that Willis actions were inappropriate but not serious enough that he should have lost his job. But School Superintendent Tim McGonegal is recommending the school board go against the judges recommendation and terminate the drama teacher at its meeting Monday.
Read more: Judge sides with Manatee teacher in Facebook battle - Education - BradentonHerald.com
I personally think you shouldn't "friend" your students on Facebook.
If you want to give your cell # to a student that you think may need you because they are having troubles at home or at school, and you're the only one they can talk to, shouldn't be a problem, as long as you know you can trust that student not to share that info with other students.
It's a judgement call I guess.
I personally think you shouldn't "friend" your students on Facebook.
If you want to give your cell # to a student that you think may need you because they are having troubles at home or at school, and you're the only one they can talk to, shouldn't be a problem, as long as you know you can trust that student not to share that info with other students.
It's a judgement call I guess.
Yeah, I think being "friends" on facebook blurs certain boundaries. Kids are curious and can dig into your other friends and family. While not responsible for what other people post, many would admit that there are things you wouldn't want students viewing of those you're related to and/or associate with.
Two Pennsylvania teens cannot be disciplined at school for MySpace parodies of their principals created on home computers, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a high-profile case involving students and free speech.
The postings, however lewd or offensive, were not likely to cause significant disruptions at school and are therefore protected under prior Supreme Court case law, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found.
"It allows a student to target a school official and his family with malicious and unfounded accusations about their character in vulgar, obscene, and personal language
...The site purported to be that of a 40-year-old Alabama school principal who described himself -- through a string of sexual vulgarities -- as a pedophile and sex addict. The Internet address included the phrase "kids rock my bed."
...said his principal smoked marijuana and kept beer behind his desk
Read more: Federal Court Rules Pa. Teens Can't Be Suspended for MySpace Parodies - FoxNews.com
Well it seems that teachers may not exercise free speech from home, but students may.
A teacher calling anonymous kids "future criminals" is illegal. Students calling their prinicipals pedophiles and drunks - ok. Check this out:
Two Pennsylvania teens cannot be disciplined at school for MySpace parodies of their principals created on home computers, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a high-profile case involving students and free speech.
The postings, however lewd or offensive, were not likely to cause significant disruptions at school and are therefore protected under prior Supreme Court case law, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found.
"It allows a student to target a school official and his family with malicious and unfounded accusations about their character in vulgar, obscene, and personal language
...The site purported to be that of a 40-year-old Alabama school principal who described himself -- through a string of sexual vulgarities -- as a pedophile and sex addict. The Internet address included the phrase "kids rock my bed."
...said his principal smoked marijuana and kept beer behind his desk
Read more: Federal Court Rules Pa. Teens Can't Be Suspended for MySpace Parodies - FoxNews.com
Six judges dissented. The kids were suspended - not arrested or fined - but the court said they should not be punished at all.
No wonder there's no discipline at schools anymore. It seems only the children have rights.