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In my 36 years in the classroom, I think I heard pretty much everything. I did, however, push back when a student told me not to talk to them. When they asked to go to the bathroom, I ignored them. I told another student to remind them I was asked not to talk to them. Some kids are the product of trauma. Some just have no manners.

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John Egelkrout
John Egelkrout

Written by John Egelkrout

I am a sanity-curious former teacher who writes about politics, social issues, memoirs, and a variety of other topics. You can also follow me on Substack.

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