Question

Following the third round of school budget cuts in four years, an elementary school principal hears from many teachers about problems they are facing as a result of the cuts. In this situation, the principal should place the highest priority on taking action to address which of the following teacher comments?

Choose an answer
A. "With the need to teach combination grade level classes, I'm often unable to provide adequate support to a number of students who need special academic assistance."
B. "Because we can't purchase the new textbooks we were promised, my students must continue using texts that are in poor condition and must sometimes share them."
C. "As a result of reduced funding for computer maintenance, two of the six computers in my classroom are out of service and unavailable for student use."
D. "Due to my increased teaching responsibilities, I'm required to spend significantly more time every day reviewing and grading the work my students submit."

Answer 1

The principal should address the teacher comment about inadequate support for students needing special academic assistance.

Step-by-step explanation:

The highest priority for the principal to address would be the teacher comment stating, "With the need to teach combination grade level classes, I'm often unable to provide adequate support to a number of students who need special academic assistance."

Combination grade level classes can present a challenge for teachers in meeting the individual needs of students. In this case, students requiring special academic assistance may not be receiving the necessary support due to the limitations of the combined class. It is crucial for the principal to take action to ensure that these students receive the necessary support to thrive academically.