Does a teacher have the right of free speech if she is damaging the school district where she works?
96478
As long as she's not defaming its reputation.
974973
What school do you attend?  Why are they giving out assignments based on their political beliefs?   That is unconstitutional, and a violation of your rights to academic freedom.  If I was you and some azzhole teacher gave me an assignment on "What was the worst thing Bush or Republicans did in 2003" I would report them to the Dept. of Education and call in to some conservative talk-show hosts.  They can help you.\nAnother kid in Colorado tape-recorded his teacher who went off on an anti-American rant.  You should do the same.
280900
I'm not sure there is a petition process for that.  Teachers are under contract so unless the contract allows for them to be let go by petition it can't happen.  Contact your school board member.  They can gather information and during a closed door session discuss with the employee and their lawyer the issue and make a decison as to if the issue warrants being let go.
597696
The best answer I could possibly give would be to consult with the teachers association as well, possibly the school board. This is a tough spot your in and I understand you are at a loss as to what to do but those are the only options you have unless you take legal action.
282349
I would say if the teacher is not willing to take responsibility then go to the principal. There are laws against bullying and the school is responsible for the safety of the kids while in the learning environment.\n\nApproach the teacher 1st. Document everything including the meeting (in form of emails/meeting minutes etc) and take a witness with you as a double back-up. If that fails, have a meeting with the principal. Document that too. In the worst case scenario you can always take them to court.\n\nAlso try and talk to your child and get details about the bullying. Generally bullies pick on those they consider weaker. So if your child shows that there is support or can stand up to them they might stop harrassing her.
755305
Let me start out by saying that teachers are human and they have feelings too.  No matter how hard they try to be neutral, they can't help liking some students more than others.  Let's face it....some students are easier to get along with than others.  \n\nAs far as her not having time to listen to your woes, she doesn't... and technically she is not paid to.  She is paid to educate you.  Telling you to just shut up is probably not the right thing to say.  However, because she's human, she is allowed to make mistakes and become extremely frustrated when a behavior or distraction continuously gets in the way of her job. (educating you and your classmates)  \n\nI would suggest that you go to class every day, on time, and prepared to learn.  Pay attention to her during lessons, and ask intelligent questions.  At home, finish her assignments to the best of your ability.  If you do all those things, I can guarantee you will see your grade improve along with the way she treats you in class.  If she continues to be verbally abusive, THEN you can go to the proper authority and report her behavior.  Before you can complain about her, you have to make sure that there is nothing for her to say about you.\n\nRemember, you teach people how to treat you.  If you and your classmates have been giving her a hard time, she will give you a hard time right back.\n\nBy the way, she wouldn't happen to be an English teacher, would she?
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Why shouldn't she learn about it?  Would learning about it hurt her in some way?  The teacher must abide by government regulations when forming curriculum and the students must behave when given assignments.  I think I might know where she is getting the attitude, you yourself said that they "did her wrong."  I find it hard to believe that she was punished for her actions in your home.  In her mind, you just said it was ok to behave like that.
676583
Tell you mother. What your teacher is doing is illegal.
976534
Yes, you are wrong.  She is teaching a class and perfectly within her rights to outline classroom conduct expectations.\n\nYou are argumentative with your back talk and your refusal to do things the way she expects, which is distracting to the other students.\n\nAnd now you want to get "cute" and dissect the class syllabus for "contract infringement."  Give me a break.\n\nNot only is she fully within her rights to penalize your grade but she can expel you from the entire class.  \n\n \n\nYou say you are "grown up" but you are not, you have a lot of growing up to do.  I suggest you take responsibility for your own actions and obey the rules of the class.\n\nPeace.
916770
With rights come responsibilities. If the student wishes to write "The Principle is a poopie-doodle head" (Yes, I know principal is misspelled), he may, but must take the consequences for that action, or, punish the whole school to force out the miscreant
585896
It is sexual harrassment when people ask unsolicited questions about your sex life. It is illegal. A teacher has no business asking about that.
785547
You definitely have a right to talk to a principal; they may be able to explain to the teacher that they need to change their methods.  If that doesn't work, you, your classmates, and/or your parents could talk to the principals and the school board of your area.  I know I've had horrible teachers like that.  I wish you the best.
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None.\n\nIf somebody says something insulting then it is a person's choice to let that upset them or not.\n\nIf somebody has a story they can PROVE then they should have the right to tell it.
997932
I don't know about specific laws in Maine, but in NC I believe the teachers can hold back a student without consent. If they want to hold your child back, it's probably for the best.
497400
Bullsh*t man, that is such f*cking bullsh*t. It's not like he was causing a disturbance or being disrespectful, it's a dress for crying out loud. That principal should be fired, both for her continued harassment of this kid over the course of the school year and for blatant and illegal discrimination.\n\nI hope he sues the pants off that school district, becasue there have been numerous federal cases that all have said that clothing is a first amendment isssue, that what you wear is freedom of expression, and especially at a PROM which is a non-scholastic activity, there is no justification for banning boys in dresses or girls in suit. Maybe once that school faces a multi-million dollar lawsuit, they're get rid of that terrible principal and make sure that future educators respect student rights.
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They get away with that kind of not-so-veiled political indoctrination because school boards and administrators are either politically like-minded, or they don't have the guts to put a stop to it.\n\nFreedom of speech does NOT give a teacher a right to preach his/her own political belief to a captive audience of students.  Those who argue that are just attempting to blow smoke into an area where the sun doesn't shine.  \n\nBennish should be fired, not for his political beliefs, but because he is a bloody incompetent who can't even teach basic geography without trying to spread political propaganda.
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You need to find out more about WHY she is being fired.  The fact that she is fun doesn't mean that you are learning what you are supposed to be learning and, as a teacher, there are things she is supposed to be doing that you may not know about.  For example, she may have been rude to other teachers or administrators, missed mandatory meetings, or failed to turn in required reports.  Once you get a better sense of WHY, you can better address those issues, if they have anything to do with you.  For example, if you are told that students have complained, a petition by students may help, but if it is because she doesn't work well with her colleagues, your saying she is fun in the classroom won't have any impact.