Teachers

You Be The Judge: This Girl Was Kicked Out Of Her Private School Over Her Cancer?
You Be The Judge: This Girl Was Kicked Out Of Her Private School Over Her Cancer?
You Be The Judge: This Girl Was Kicked Out Of Her Private School Over Her Cancer?
This has been an interesting debate. A 12-year-old Michigan girl who just made it through the biggest fight of her life has been dealt another blow. In August 2012, Rose McGrath, of Battle Creek, was diagnosed with leukemia. But last week, her family received a letter from her school that would turn her world upside down...
Principal Sends Shameful Note to Dad After Pulling Kids From School for Vacation + He Fires Back
Principal Sends Shameful Note to Dad After Pulling Kids From School for Vacation + He Fires Back
Principal Sends Shameful Note to Dad After Pulling Kids From School for Vacation + He Fires Back
Mr. and Mrs. Rossi decided to take their two kids out of school for a few days for a vacation in Boston to watch dad run the Boston Marathon that they deemed 'educational' to the principal. They got a little bit of a shock when they returned home from Boston to this note from the school officials saying that their vacation would not count as 'excused absences'...
Treat Teachers Better
Treat Teachers Better
Treat Teachers Better
With the big game just day away, I thought I'd share with you an interesting video.  It asks, 'what if we were to treat teachers the same way we treat football stars?'  It makes a good point.
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike? — Survey of the Day
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike? — Survey of the Day
Should Teachers Be Allowed to Strike? — Survey of the Day
Chicago is in the midst of teacher strike that is affecting roughly 350,000 students. There is some debate over whether the strike is permitted under Illinois law since the unions' list of grievances extends beyond pay and benefits -- which are the only issues they have the legal right to strike over.
Things Parents Shouldn’t Say to Their Kids’ Teachers
Things Parents Shouldn’t Say to Their Kids’ Teachers
Things Parents Shouldn’t Say to Their Kids’ Teachers
Everyone thinks their kids are the best.  Some think their kids are perfect and can do no wrong.  That can lead to some discussions with teachers.  Teachers have a job to do and what do they stand to gain by lying about your child? There are a few things that are probably not a good idea to say to teachers.
School Leaves Unique Phone Message For Moms And Dads [VIDEO]
School Leaves Unique Phone Message For Moms And Dads [VIDEO]
School Leaves Unique Phone Message For Moms And Dads [VIDEO]
The story goes this phone message was left on the machine at a school in Australia.  School officials were apparently fed up with parents who wanted their kids to get a free ride, so they took matters into their own hands.  We have no way to verify whether this was an actual answering machine message, but it's definitely something I'm sure many teachers would love to say to some parents at one tim
Uproar In Buffalo Schools Over New Hire
Uproar In Buffalo Schools Over New Hire
Uproar In Buffalo Schools Over New Hire
Fasten your seat belts because here we go again! A school district that is constantly under fire for poor student performance, a poor graduation rate, and high absenteeism is about to commit another major public relations error!
Do You Remember A Favorite Teacher?
Do You Remember A Favorite Teacher?
Do You Remember A Favorite Teacher?
The movie "Bad Teacher" (opening today in theatres) got us talking here at the station about teachers. We began recalling funny moments, teachers who we feared, and teachers we loved. My favorite teacher was one I had twice, and no I didn't get held back.