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‘It’s not their kid to give a prescription to’: Father says son’s high school prescribed him anti-depressants without notifying him, sparking debate

'This will help a lot of kids whose families don’t believe in kids being depressed.'

On Jul 3, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

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‘F*ck your dress codes’: Parent says school gave out extra-large shirts to girls who were dress coded—then dress coded them again

'Not them sexualizing minors when shorts aren’t visible due to their own oversized T-shirt punishment.'

On Jun 4, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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Woman organizing in classroom caption 'Last Wednesday 8:15am I had my end of year meeting where it was clear that my needs were going to continue being ignored' (l) Woman driving holding school ID caption 'Monday May 16, 2022' 'I quit teaching' (c) Woman with student holding handmade paperclip necklace caption 'I went back Friday for a final goodbye It was hard.' (r)

‘We just can’t do it anymore’: Teacher quits her job in viral video, sparking debate

'There are soooo many wonderful teachers leaving.'

On May 28, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘Just another day of me hating the job that I thought I would love’: Teacher says her boss gave her a bag of Miss Vickie’s chips for Teacher Appreciation Week

'If an occupation has an 'appreciation' week, it's because it's underpaid!'

On May 11, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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A TikToker thought her backpack came with foam to protect her laptop. Turns out, her father put a piece of Kevlar in it (updated)

'So sad they even have to think of that in the US.'

On Apr 15, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Other people make TikToks at school all the time’: Student suspended for ‘promoting his business’ at school, sparking debate

'Isn't school supposed to set you up for success? This is success.'

On Mar 29, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘U know u can get locked up right?’: Dad jokes that daughter missed 217 days of school, sparking debate in viral TikTok

'How is she not expelled?'

On Mar 21, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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