Anonymous wrote:The last time we went through this the teacher returned directly to the requester but then the requester gave me a copy. You could go this route.

Op here--this is what they ultimately agreed to which is perfect for me! Even though it involves classroom observations, it is medically relevant and this is a young child. This information helps me make informed decisions about my child. I trust these teachers so it's very helpful for me.

As for college rec letters, as someone who is often requested to write them myself, I do share with the student/intern what I wrote and if I can't write a strong letter, I let them know that. A teacher/advisor who can't write a strong letter shouldnt agree to do so in the first place.

The last time we went through this the teacher returned directly to the requester but then the requester gave me a copy. You could go this route.

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Anonymous wrote:How is this different from recommendation letters a teacher's writes on behalf of a minor child who is applying to a school or college? Those are sealed and the applicant waives the right to see them. Which is, I think, how it should be.

It's not different. It is how it should be.

It is different, for the reasons outlined in the previous post. You have a right to see your child's medical and educational records. You don't have any legally-protected rights to see teacher recommendations.

Anonymous wrote:How is this different from recommendation letters a teacher's writes on behalf of a minor child who is applying to a school or college? Those are sealed and the applicant waives the right to see them. Which is, I think, how it should be.

It's not different. It is how it should be.

How is this different from recommendation letters a teacher's writes on behalf of a minor child who is applying to a school or college? Those are sealed and the applicant waives the right to see them. Which is, I think, how it should be.