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The Ethical Educator

This month's dilemma:
A Bullish Board Demand

Scenario: A board member has a 12-year-old nephew in another state who commits suicide in response to persistent bullying. The board member insists the district should require every student in grades K-8 to participate in an anti-bullying curriculum for 30 minutes a week. He contends student safety is the one priority that trumps academic achievement. At a public meeting, he says the superintendent would be “ethically remiss” for not tackling this problem — even if it means cutting out time from academics. How should the superintendent respond?


Read our panelists' responses here.
Last month's dilemma:
The Slacking Staffer

Scenario: A long-term support staff employee in the school district has two years remaining before he’s eligible for full retirement. He has been a valued employee. In recent months, he frequently has been late to work and no longer performs work to standards. Others in the department are tired of carrying this person's load and want him fired or transferred to another department. How should you proceed?


Read our panelists' responses here.

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    Leaders Make It Happen!

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    The American School Superintendent: 2010 Decennial Study

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    Taking Flight to Literacy and Leadership! Soaring to New Heights in Learning

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    Leadership for Family and Community Involvement

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    Learning Communities 2.0: Educating in the Age of Empowerment

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  • The Savvy Superintendent: Leading Instruction to the Top of the Class

    The Savvy Superintendent: Leading Instruction to the Top of the Class

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  • Success in the Superintendency: Tips and Advice

    Success in the Superintendency: Tips and Advice

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  • Designing School Systems for All Students

    Designing School Systems for All Students

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  • Gaining on the Gap: Changing Hearts, Minds and Practice in the Arlington Public Schools

    Gaining on the Gap: Changing Hearts, Minds and Practice in the Arlington Public Schools

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