[Moses]

Well, I'm officially PISSED. Here is a letter I just sent to my daughters teacher. Not my best effort, but I was angry and in a hurry. (I got my girls approval before I sent it.)

Dear Mr. XXXXX,

My daughter Anna is a student in your honors chemistry class. I am writing to you regarding some disturbing events in your classroom. I have three children in our public schools and have never had the occasion to contact a teacher about educational practices.

It is my understanding that you randomly choose students assignments to grade personally while other students work is graded by teaching assistants. It is also my understanding that the scores assigned by the teaching assistants are significantly different than the grades assigned by you. While exact precision and consistency in grading may be impossible, I'm certain that we can agree that it should be the objective. You graded my daughters chapter 11 practice test personally. She received a failing grade. Anna reports that the vast majority of the class received 100% grades from your teaching assistant. Such wide discrepancies in grading practices seem unfair and unreasonable.

Also, during the most recent exam, Anna was given a calculator that was missing a button and not usable. You did not allow her to use her own calculator and would not provide her with a functioning replacement.

I am deeply concerned about these incidents. Anna is a serious and hard working student and she feels she is not being treated fairly. If my facts are in error you have my deepest apologies. If the facts I have stated are accurate, I expect your timely response and plans for redress. If necessary, I will make myself available for a conference with the principal and district superintendent at your convenience.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Moses