The Status of the Teacher (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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The Status of the Teacher explains how classroom authority is shaped by state policy, law, and professional judgment.

This work examines the teacher’s role as an agent of the state, the limits on disciplinary power, and the responsibilities that come with professional trust. It discusses how authority is exercised in practice, the importance of seeking formal endorsement for decisions, and the need to keep pupils’ welfare at the center of everyday classroom action.

• How state authority informs classroom rules and discipline without overstepping legal boundaries.


• Where teachers’ responsibilities begin and end, including relations with school boards and administrators.


• Practical guidance on applying policy with common sense and professional judgment.


• Ways to protect pupils’ safety, rights, and educational opportunities while maintaining effective instruction.

Ideal for teachers, school leaders, and students of education seeking a clear framework for professional practice in public schools.

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