FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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If a teacher wants to know how their student performed in another teacher's class, what is relevant in this context?

The other teacher must comply with the request
The request can be refused if no legal basis exists
The information will always be shared due to school policy
Only the principal can provide such information

The correct answer is: The request can be refused if no legal basis exists

The focus in this scenario revolves around the legal considerations and ethical guidelines regarding student information. A request for student performance data from another teacher is subject to privacy laws and school policies. If there is no legal basis or established protocol justifying the sharing of that information, the other teacher has the right to refuse the request. This ensures that student confidentiality is maintained and that any sharing of data adheres to relevant regulations, such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). The other potential options highlight various misconceptions about information sharing in educational settings. One does not automatically compel compliance from another teacher without understanding the legal context. Similarly, while school policies can dictate certain practices, they do not universally mandate the sharing of information without a sufficient legal reason. Lastly, while principals often oversee educational practices, they are not the sole authorities on every request for student information, especially when it comes to day-to-day classroom interactions.