Teachers and Professors

Reviewed and updated August 2026 against Sources checked directly: US Dept. of Education, Section 504 and hidden disabilities, OCR FAQ […]

Short answer: Teachers sometimes pass a student who did not earn it — a practice usually called social promotion. It

Short answer: In most US states, yes — a teacher may use force that is reasonable and necessary to protect

Short answer: Largely yes, and it has been measured rather than merely felt — in the largest international study of

There is nothing new about teachers asking their students questions since it works effectively to gauge their level of knowledge

Short answer: Email from your school account, put the course and assignment in the subject line, open with the professor’s

Short answer: Sending is fine. Professors are used to email arriving over a break, and most would rather have it

Short answer: Before you email, check the course page in your learning management system and the department website – most

Short answer: Ask the professor to approve an override or issue you a permission number – not to raise the

Short answer: Email the professor once you have made a clear attempt to reach the person yourself and while there