<p>Can attempts at humor support a teacher's termination? We discuss Sheldon Community School District v. Lundblad, a teacher dismissal case based on the teacher's misguided comments to students. We also chat about a situation involving a principal who changed athletes' grades and the high proportion of school board candidates who run unopposed.</p>

Can attempts at humor support a teacher's termination? We discuss Sheldon Community School District v. Lundblad, a teacher dismissal case based on the teacher's misguided comments to students. We also chat about a situation involving a principal who changed athletes' grades and the high proportion of school board candidates who run unopposed.

2 | Sarcasm and Teacher Discipline

Welcome to Chalk and Gavel, exploring how the law shapes education, one case at a time. Join education professors Chris Thomas and Jamie Kudlats as they demystify the complex, ever-changing, and fascinating world of school law. Both former teachers, Chris, a former school attorney, and Jamie, a former principal, draw upon their experiences to explore the stories at the intersection of law and education. If you're an educator, policymaker, parent, student, or someone just curious about education, Chalk and Gavel is here to help you understand how the courtroom is connected to the classroom.

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