Original Article: http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2011/08/05/446137usteachersonfacebook_ap.html
This new law that forbids teachers from having "exclusive access" online with current or former students who are still minors I think is a good thing, therefore I am not in favor of these teacher who protest this law. As teachers we have to remain professional and that means leaving private matters to the parents of your students. Now I know that most teachers who befriend their students on facebook have nothing but good intentions however, their are some teachers who violate the trust of their students.
I, for one don't need to befriend my students and if I do it should be public for everyone to see. When you hear about 87 teachers getting caught sending inappropriate messages to students and even charged with committing sexual misconduct it makes the whole teaching profession as a whole look bad. Call me old fashion but I still believe that some things should remain private.
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