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Due Process: Navigating Teacher Termination

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A beloved teacher in a small school district in Texas, with stellar evaluations, faces termination due to a conflict of interest involving a student struggling in the teacher’s Biology class, his influential mother on the educational board, and the high school principal. This case analyzes the influence of power dynamics on decisions, impacting legal rights like due process, and grading policy. Educational leaders will gain insight into due process, grading policy, educational board policy, and how state laws play a pivotal role. This case study serves as a crucial lesson on navigating ethical dilemmas and ensuring fairness in K–12 education.

Source: Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership

DOI: 10.1177/15554589251388924

Authors: Joseph Kelly, Sumaiya Ahmad

Institution: The University of Texas at Arlington

Language: English

Topic: Legal Issues in Education

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400