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Communication Between Teachers And Parents Ten ways to stay in touch with your child's teacher - by Maile Carpenter
Written by a teacher, this contains about ten suggestions as to how you can get in touch with, and communicate with your child's teacher. Nothing astounding here, but a good reminder. new (Views So Far 63 )

For Parents - Bad Teachers How can I tell if my child has a bad teacher? - by Guy Strickland
In this short article by a teacher, you'll find some simple answers to identifying whether you child does in fact have a poor teacher. It's short, but there's also some great comments in the discussion section. new (Views So Far 71 )

Dealing with a bad teacher? - by Carol Lloyd
A pretty indepth article on what parents can do when they suspect their son or daughter's teacher is ineffective, or just plain bad. One bit of advice that's a bit odd, and with which many will disagree: Tiffany Andrews, coauthor of Sincerely, the Teacher, a book of advice for parents from a teacher's perspective, recommends that parents use the experience as a "golden opportunity for a student to learn how to adapt." Mother and parenting writer Loulie Scharf suggests that it's a good chance to teach kids that, "you get what you get and you don't throw a fit." new (Views So Far 53 )

Dealing with so-so teachers - Not great, but not top notch - by Carol Lloyd
Some teachers aren't bad, per se, but you get a sense that they aren't very good. In this upbeat article for parents, there's a few tips, like trying to work around a teacher's strengths and weaknesses, and to not write off the teacher, but continue to stay involved. new pop (Views So Far 139 )

Does Your Child Have A Bad Teacher? | Annual Guide to Schools - by na
It's common that most parents who had a child in school came across at least one teacher that they felt was inadequate, or even worse, not overly nice towards children. Although a number of teachers are highly trained and dedicated to educating their students, there is still a chance that a child will be put into a classroom that is led by a teacher worth questioning. The following article looks at a real-life classroom situation where a child was put on the spot by a teacher, and examines what parents should do when concerns about the quality of education and teacher arise. new (Views So Far 74 )

When Your Child's Teacher Is a Rotten Apple - by Sue Shellenbarger
This Wall Street Journal article is a bit short on specific advice, since it's anecdotal from a parent, but there's some 200 comments from parents and teachers you can draw upon if your child has a poor teacher. new (Views So Far 68 )

Opinions On Schools And Teaching Bad Teachers' infallible signs thereof and how they hide in plain sight - by na
Good insights on the topic of what indicators seem to separate good vs poor teachers. Poor ones blame others, and refuse to take responsibility, just like in any other profession. new (Views So Far 94 )

Parent Guides - Making Parent Teacher Teacher Conferences Work How to prepare for parent/teacher conferences | BabyCenter - by Cristen Pennington
The better you as a parent prepare for a parent teacher conference, the more useful it's going to be for YOU, and more importantly, the more benefit for your child. It's easy to just walk in without planning beforehand, but in this article, you'll see why it's important to take just a few minutes to prepare. And how to do it. new (Views So Far 60 )