Can a teacher divulge information about a student's course performance to another teacher without student's permission?

Students' education records may be shared with school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the information, and other teachers...

My child is been discriminated at school

My colleague has given you a good overview of the process. I would recommend requesting a meeting with the campus ESL coordinator and an...

Do i have a case when it comes to not being notified about lice issues at my daughters school

If by "case" you mean lawsuit, probably not. However, if you're unhappy with the level of home-school communication, I would suggest either...

As a 5th grade teacher if I feel an Aspergers student is a safety risk do I have to take him on a 3 day overnight field trip?

I would suggest convening an ARD meeting to 1) determine if it's appropriate for him to go on the trip and 2) come up with a plan to address your...

Do I need lawyer? If my school didn't do anything

It depends on what happened ... you might use the Find a Lawyer feature here on Avvo to find a lawyer with whom you can discuss the facts of the...

Bully Teacher- My first grade child attends a public school for a little over a year. The details below are very brief.

If you are unhappy with the way your daughter was treated, review the school district's policy for filing a complaint. Timelines are usually very...

Do I have any rights as a teacher against being secretly taped during a parent conference?

I agree with my colleagues. Refer to the link below for more information on recording laws in Texas.

Is it legal to call and verify absence excuse notes? Probably, and if they are legitimate notes, then it shouldn't go any further. You also mention...

In general, Texas is a "one party consent" state - you can record a phone call or conversation if you are a party to it (or if you get permission...

Legally, is my sons teacher allowed to keep my son after school inless he is in detenshion?

It may be the school's policy to keep students after school to finish their work. However, the teacher should call beforehand to notify you. The...