PLEASE NOTE:  ”Answers by email” has ended for the school year.  ”Answers” emails will resume on Sept. 3rd.  The last daily posting to the website will be June 7th, and resume toward the end of August.

1.  The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2.  Why did superintendent Jack Barshinger dock a day's pay from social studies teacher John Dryden?

3.  What types of personal questions were on the student survey?

4.  a) Before handing out the school survey, why did Mr. Dryden advise students of their Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate themselves?
b)  Was it right for him to do so?  Explain your answer.

5.  How did Mr. Barshinger explain the school's position?

6.  Mr. Barshinger said: “The issue before the board was whether one employee had the right to mischaracterize the efforts of teachers, counselors, social workers and others and tell students in effect that the adults are not here to help but they are trying to get you to incriminate yourself.” Watch the video under "Resources" below. What do you think about social studies teacher Mr. Dryden's motive for reminding his students of their Fifth Amendment rights? Explain your answer.

7.  Should schools attempt to identify at risk students in this manner in an effort to get them help? Explain your answer.