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Teacher's union contract blocks parents from observing students in class

Sunday December 22, 2024

A Troy School District parent is raising concerns over what she describes as restrictive policies that discourage parental involvement, following her efforts to observe her daughter’s classroom. The issue has sparked debate about transparency, legal compliance, and the role of parents in Michigan’s public schools.

Michelle, the parent of a second grader with dyslexia, said she encountered significant delays last year when requesting to observe her daughter’s small group reading lesson. Despite being a cleared school volunteer, it took six weeks for the district to approve a 30-minute observation.

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