[workerbee]

The fact that she didn’t know the kids were in the bathroom together is a problem. That said, I can’t say she should be fired. Frankly I’m more concerned about the home life of two 5 yr old children who engage in “sex.”

[trisham]

The fact that she didn’t know the kids were in the bathroom together is a problem. That said, I can’t say she should be fired. Frankly I’m more concerned about the home life of two 5 yr old children who engage in “sex.”

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Agreed.

[grania]

The fact that she didn't know the kids were in the bathroom together is a problem. That said, I can't say she should be fired

After my adventures in urban substituting, ended last year, whenever I see one of these stories my first question is what led up to it. How many students does she have? Is there an aide? It's actually rather difficult to keep an eye on what every youngster is doing if the teacher is alone, they're a bit unruly, and there's no aide.

My only surprise would be that at this point of the year, you'd think she'd know if she had students with potential for this behavior, and have the bathroom and all other areas out of her vision blocked off.