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Re: lost student

From: sharonbk
Date: Thu Jun 08 2000 - 13:39:34 PDT

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    Jennifer--I, too, got caught up in an elaborate student lie last fall.
    I believed what this kid was saying and even shared the information with one
    of the administrators. This woman, who knew the student better, said she
    didn't think it was true. Before it was all over, the student had to appear
    before the Honor Committee at our school, make a public apology to me, etc.

    It was really an uncomfortable experience for all concerned because I didn't
    want this kid to get in "trouble."

    But the advice I'd offer is this: don't lose your compassionate heart and
    take a cynical approach to what students tell you. As much as possible, try
    to believe them and establish an open relationship with them. There will be
    the con artists, the liars, and the thiefs among us. But there also might
    be the truly sincere student who needs the help and the listening ear of a
    caring teacher.
    Sharon
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