Reply #15: Well, there are several possibilities...

[YvonneCa]

...here that come to mind (and probably several more that don't :) ).

One is that politics is rampant in some districts. That could play a role in the situation you encountered (in fact, I'd wager that it was), and it might have even had a role in the Facebook teacher saga.

Another possibility is the economy. A LOT of states have cut education, in some form or another. In this environment, some district budget folks are looking for ways to cut...people, programs, facilities...whatever pops up. She 'popped up'.

There is definitely something wrong here...and there was definitely something wrong in my sitation, too. I wish that teacher luck. She will need it.

Edited to add: There are probably more than four parties in play...parents, teachers, students, administrators, school board members, union representation...and politicians in federal, state and local government. ;)