Our mayhem took a turn to the serious side when we learned that one of the staff members that will be new to the building this fall has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The research about telling students about their cancer diagnosis goes both ways. If you take the time to google the topic, the blogs will give you opinions along the entire spectum. I found an article that focused more on the topic of appropriate disclosure ( http://works.bepress.com/bobeckhart/1/).
This teacher was smart to inform our staff early so that we can all work together to develop a plan to help her feel more comfortable as we begin the new school year. The teacher has a positivie up beat attitude and wants the focus of the school year to be on the students and their great experience with middle school.
I applaud this teacher. I am not sure that I could have the resolve that she is demonstrating. I believe that it speaks volumes about her character and personality.
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