How Many Teachers Aren’t Showing Up?

How Many Teachers Aren’t Showing Up?

When it comes to absenteeism in public schools, it's not just students who aren't showing up. Sometimes it's their teachers too.

Actually, it's the teachers a lot of the time. On average, about a fifth of teachers in the Boston area miss more than 10 days of the school year.

Parent shaming: The new social media trend
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Parent shaming: The new social media trend

Alison Maloni

They name call. They bash. They judge. Many times, they don't know the person, the situation, or all of the details. But, that doesn't stop them. I'm talking about social media blamers and shamers. I call them cowards.

What leads them to spread hateful messages? Maybe it's because they can hide behind the keyboard. Maybe they are insecure, jealous or scared. But, whatever the reason, they are nasty.

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