Question: How to get a BAD Third grade teacher Fired? My daughter is in 3rd grade.  The first day of school she came home crying, that her teacher was mean.  This went on for 3 days.  I talked with the teacher....she is not human,  she just sits and smiles and makes statments not related to my questions.  I informed her that it was unacceptable for my child to cry about having to go to school.  My daughter loved school and continued to excel until this class.  The teachers behavior borders on harrassment.  We met with the Principal, he said he would monitor the class.  It is now the 3rd month of school and it is still going on.  My daughter rarely cries about school now, she is just "tired of my teacher being mean!" Long story short- this teacher has had a rep of being a "mean" teacher for years!!!  The principal will not let me pull her out of the class, or go to another school in the district.  I can't take work off to monitor the class and I can't home school her.  Any suggestions on how to get this teacher fired?

Answer: Wow! What a horrible situation for you and your little daughter to be in, however she's going to learn a very good lesson on standing up for yourself and having someone stand up for you. \n\nYou can do one of two things. First, the princepal cannot stop you from changing schools. If the other school accepts your daughter (this process takes a week or so), you want to speak directly with the principal, you can transfer her. \n\nIf you don't want to do this your other option is; first, document all dates meetings, outcome of meetings, instances of harassment, ect. Include direct quotes from your daughter, teacher, and principal. Address the school board of the situation and bring copies of documentation and be prepared to present it and have specific goals in mind of what you want to happen (e.g. formal apology from princepal and teacher to you and your daughter and transfer your daughter to another class, ect.). Once the board sees the documentation it will raise a red flag, meaning your next step is getting a lawyer.\n\nIf this doesn't work that's exactly what you're next step will be. Contact your family attorney and if necessary the police (depending on how bad the harassment is don't hesitate to do this and/or file a restraining order) and have them write a formal letter to the school board/district through certified mail ccing the teacher and school board. Make sure it's on the law offices' letterhead. Usually once this is done the school is willing to do anything you want so you don't sue. Follow the legal advice of an attorney and shop around a little to get a second opinion and prices of attorney ahead of meetings. Don't spend more than $200 looking for an attorney and if you're organized enough and depending on the situation you may find one that will work pro-bono (free). \n\nI was in a similar situation when I was little, I was in dyalisis in 2nd grade and my teacher told the class if anyone played with me they would die, she thought it was a funny joke since I had an IV in my hand. An obvious lawsuit waiting to happen. Good luck and you and your family are in my prayers.
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