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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While it’s understandable that you want to help your friend, please consider that children will be directly affected if she is an ineffective teacher. Hiding information about a previously unsuccessful teaching job at a charter school from DCPS principals trying to make a good hiring decision is unethical. Maybe she should look for something outside the classroom directly but still in the field of education. She might find something she likes and it more successful doing. Lots of education-connected non-profits in the area.[/quote]

I’m sorry, but it seems I was unclear. I thought I noted in my PS at the end of the OP that I am trying to discourage her. I agree with everything you say. She is somewhat aware that she’s not a good teacher, but that hasn’t discouraged her yet. I’m hoping DCPS and DCPCS communicate and her past firing would be a roadblock to being hired.[/quote]

New School Safety Act requires that DCPS and charters at least contact every former employer for the past 20 years where the applicant had a child-facing position. This doesn't mean the charter will disclose poor performance but it makes it more likely. You can also let your friend know it is a CERTAINTY that former employers will be contacted under the new law.[/quote]

That is a relief!

I’ve been honest with her about my concerns. I’m reluctant to press so hard that I lose the friendship of DCPS isn’t going to hire her anyway.[/quote]

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