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    Can the teacher make fun of a student?
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    No, they cannot. This is considered bullying. If this is happening to you, tell a trusted adult and/or the principal immediately.
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    Can a teacher be fired for drinking alcohol in front of students on a school trip?
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    Yes, a teacher can definitely be fired for consuming alcohol at any time while students are entrusted to their care, including during school trips.
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    My 7th grade teacher talked about smashing a mouse against the wall, and said she was going to "ring her bloody neck," "murder her," and "give her hell." What should I do?
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    This is violent language that doesn't belong in the classroom. Report it to your principal. If he/she doesn't take you seriously, talk to a parent about it and ask them to call the school to make a formal complaint.
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    What is the best way to get a teacher fired for incompetence?
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    Providing proof that your teacher is not doing their job or is harassing or mistreating students in any way. If your teacher is doing something you know is wrong, try to get video or audio proof, then take it to the principal, or show it to your parents and ask them to file a complaint.
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    What if my teacher mocks or makes fun of his students? For example, he says people who like k-pop are sad losers, and makes awkward jokes about hurting or killing us.
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    They probably wouldn't take action for the "loser" comments, but a teacher definitely shouldn't be talking about hurting anyone, even as a joke. You should complain to the principal about this.
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    How do I get my art teacher fired? She's been body shaming me and another girl in my class. I talked to a counselor and I can't get out of the class, but I want her fired.
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    You need to take this to your principal and the school board. If you can give them evidence, the teacher may be considered for termination.
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    How can I get my vice principal fired? She treats kids differently.
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    If by "treats kids differently" you mean she singles out certain students or is racist/sexist, try to gather evidence and report her to the principal. If this does not work, you might be able to go to someone higher up than the principal, such as the superintendent. You should also tell trusted adults, such as your parents or guardians, so they can help you with this.
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    How can I get my second period teacher fired? He always looks at me and my friends' boobs and butts. He also calls us very rude names.
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    Try to get this behavior on video or record him saying inappropriate things. Write down every incident in detail and keep track of this. Report him to the principal. Bring everyone who was a victim or witnessed this with you, along with any and all proof.
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    I want to get my rude teacher fired, but he hasn't done anything too serious, besides looking at our thighs and butts. Our school doesn't allow phones or devices, so how can I get proof?
    Evie Garcia Phillips
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    Looking at students' butts is very inappropriate. If you can't take a video, bring along anyone else who witnessed this behavior and complain to the principal.
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    If a teacher is mistreating students verbally, saying things that make students uncomfortable, would he be fired with enough evidence?
    Evie Garcia Phillips
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    Yes, that teacher could be fired with enough evidence. No teacher should bully his or her students.
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    What if the teacher blames you for something you didn't do?
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    Try to get some kind of proof that the teacher is wrongly blaming you.
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    What if my teacher calls students "attention seekers," literally pushed a kid out of the classroom once, and targets certain students for punishment? It is their first year teaching at our school.
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    I would keep your eyes peeled and wait for them to do something more serious, unless they actually hurt the kid that they pushed. However, if you've got a group of people that are willing to go to the principal to back you up, then it might be worth trying.
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    My tech teacher is jealous of me because I have a job and can afford good stuff. He gives me Fs for no reason and takes away projects that are near done to make me look lazy. What can I do?
    Evie Garcia Phillips
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    If he is giving you Fs when you didn't do it wrong, then that is not right. He cannot give you an F when you didn't earn one. You should go talk to your principal about the situation.
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    Can I get a teacher fired for giving unreasonable amounts of work?
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    No, you definitely can't get them fired for this, but you can talk to the principal or guidance counselor and make them aware of the issue, especially if everyone in the class if having trouble keeping up. They won't lose their job, but they might be asked to reduce the workload.
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    My teacher is racist, unsympathetic, doesn't teach us, fails kids with cancer because they don't show up to class, and makes fun of students behind their back to other students, can I get him fired?
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    Almost certainly, yes. But you will need to have proof of some or all of these things, even if it's just corroboration from other students. Get a group together and go talk to the principal.
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    What if my teacher doesn't teach?
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    Tell your principal that he/she isn't teaching and request that they be monitored during your period. You should also bring two or three of your friends in that period with you as a witness. If you can, get video proof as well, but this is entirely optional.
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    My school does nothing when we try to tell them inappropriate stuff about the teachers. What do we do?
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    Gather any evidence that you can. Bring it to your parents and ask them for help.
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    What if she tries to get more people on her side?
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    Explain to the other teachers that aren't on her side what happened, and provide evidence to them as well as the principal and school board. That is technically rallying against a student, so it should be an offense to get her fired.
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    Should your teacher get fired for saying you've done bad work and then shows everyone?
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    That incident alone probably isn't enough to get a teacher fired. You can still report the incident to a counsellor or ask them for advice.
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    Can I get a teacher fired for being biased when grading my paper?
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    Possibly, but you'd have to have legitimate proof that they were being biased, and this is extremely difficult to provide. If you say that they just don't like you or that your paper was better than someone else's who got a better grade, that's just your opinion and it will not be taken as proof.
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    If everyone in class gets bad grades, can that get the teacher fired over time?
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    Probably not. Maybe if everyone in the teacher's class was getting bad grades over a span of a few years, but if it's just one class, the principal is likely to just assume that this was a particularly bad class. It does happen sometimes.
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    Can a teacher get fired for swearing in front of the class?
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    Possibly. It depends on exactly what they said and whether or not this was a first offense. You can definitely go file a complaint with the principal about it. Bring someone with you who also heard them swear.
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    What if the teacher makes up lies about you?
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    Try to get some kind of proof that the teacher is lying.
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    What if my teacher threw my stationary out the window of a building without even getting my permission? Could I get her fired?
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    It will likely depend on the context of the incident. Report this to your principal, and make sure you have some witnesses who can vouch for what happened.
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    What if my parent went and talked to the teacher and the teacher insulted her/him?
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    It's up to your parent to decide what they want to do about that, but I would suggest you tell them to file a complaint with the school administrators, like the principal, the superintendent, the school board, etc.
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    How could I get my teacher fired if I am scared to talk to the principal? Could I ask someone else to do it?
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    You could talk to your parents and see if they would be willing to speak to the principal on your behalf.
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    If we don't understand something, my teacher refuses to explain it and says, "There's nothing I can do about it." He also says, "This is like last year's work" to make us feel stupid. Is this punishable?
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    It might not be punishable, but they're definitely not doing their job correctly. Get a couple of your classmates together and go talk to the principal about this. Emphasize the fact that the teacher isn't explaining things to you when you ask for help.
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    Our teacher has the principal on her side. What should I do?
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    It might be a good idea to get your parents involved. Ask them to call the principal and tell them what's going on, or even to go about their heads and speak to a superintendent or the school board.
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    My daughter's teacher is always telling her she is pretty, he is always giving her detention, and is always talking about rap. I have proof of everything. Can I get him fired?
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    It's inappropriate for him to tell your daughter she's pretty, but there's nothing wrong with him giving her detention if she's broken the rules, failed to turn in assignments, etc. And there's nothing wrong with talking about rap music, as long as he's not quoting explicit lyrics. But again, you can call the school and complain about the remarks about your daughter's appearance.
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    What do I do if my teacher sexually harasses students and the principal won't do anything about it?
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    Tell your parents and ask them to call the school and complain. If the principal won't do anything for them, suggest that they call the superintendent or the school board.
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