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I find this a frustrating turn of events. What could better be accomplished through a parent speaking with their teacher has turned into an institutionalized mess that creates more red tape for our over-burdened teachers. Were this to be considered a matter to be dealt with strictly between a parent and the teachers, the concerned parent would be able to explain their perspective as they request their child to not participate in certain matters.
This hardly seems a productive way for Alberta to deal with a few parents. It takes the power away from the individual - both the parent and the teacher. It invites humiliation for the student whose parent refuses to fill out the form.
I certainly hope that this policy doesn't bleed over into the states.
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