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When Ideals Meet Reality: A Teacher’s Struggle with an Incompetent Academic Supervisor

This article explores the challenges faced by a dedicated teacher in a Chicago South Side all-Black school when a new academically inexperienced supervisor creates professional conflicts. It reflects systemic issues in K12 educational leadership through this case study of academic supervisor, educational philosophy clashes, and teacher experiences.

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Academic Supervisors, Educational Philosophy, and Professional Competence: Navigating Conflicts in K12 Schools

This article examines the clash between teachers and academically unqualified supervisors in K12 education. It analyzes how conflicts over educational philosophy and professional competence impact teaching quality, and provides actionable strategies for educators to protect student interests while maintaining pedagogical integrity.