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Toasts may be solemn, sentimental, humorous, bawdy, [11] or insulting. [12] The practice of announcing one's intention to make a toast and signalling for quiet by rapping on the wineglass, while common, is regarded by some authorities as rude. [8] Except in very small and informal gatherings, a toast is offered standing.
The word “teacher,” for many, has long been synonymous with “hero.” On social media, political stages and news sites, teachers are hailed as indefatigable public servants, selflessly ...
Teacher turnover, long a problem in K-12 education, has reached a record high since the pandemic hit, with 10% of educators leaving their jobs in the 2021-22 school year.
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Pickering v. Board of Education, 391 U.S. 563 (1968), was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that in the absence of proof of the teacher knowingly or recklessly making false statements the teacher had a right to speak on issues of public importance without being dismissed from their position. [1]
Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962), was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and encourage its recitation in public schools, due to violation of the First Amendment. [1]
Kindergarten teacher Jeff Berry gave a touching speech at the Lawrence High School graduation on June 18, recognizing that many of the grads had been part of his kindergarten class when he began ...
Typical examples include the honor-roll student being expelled from school under a "no weapons" policy while in possession of nail clippers, [39] or for possessing "drugs" like cough drops and dental mouthwash or "weapons" like rubber bands. [1] A related criticism is that zero-tolerance policies make schools feel like a jail or a prison.