Is my teacher’s grading practice legal?
My friend and I are both in classes with the same teacher, but at different times. On several occasions, this teacher has sent my friend home with assignments from all her classes, along with the answer keys, to grade them for her. He has been honest in his grading and has never intentionally misgraded anyone’s work. However, this situation feels highly unprofessional on the teacher’s part. My friend felt compelled to address the issue, pointing out that it seemed to violate student privacy. He recently decided to stop grading her papers, believing it’s inappropriate for a student to grade the work of classmates.
Additionally, the teacher has used offensive language towards students, including the r-slur, derisively calling her lower-level classes “dumb,” and implying that students are stupid when they ask for help.
It’s understandable to be concerned about your teacher’s grading practices and her behavior in the classroom. What you’ve described raises several ethical and professional issues.
First, having a student grade assignments for another class not only puts that student’s integrity at risk but also creates a conflict of interest. It’s typically against school policies for teachers to delegate grading responsibilities to students, especially when it comes to maintaining the confidentiality of students’ work and grades. Your friend was right to express concern about this situation.
Additionally, the language and behavior you’ve described seem inappropriate and could be considered a form of bullying or discrimination. Teachers are expected to create a supportive and respectful learning environment, and using offensive language or belittling students is not acceptable.
You might consider discussing these concerns with a trusted adult or school counselor, who can help address the situation appropriately. It’s important for you and your peers to feel safe and respected in your learning environment.