International School Stuttgart Accused of Unethical Treatment by Educator

The same day that my contract was unjustly terminated, the school surprisingly offered me the same contract once more--this time terminating in June, 2008 and without summer pay! The new contract also requires that I do not ‘go public’ about the events that have transpired. Please post what has happened to me this year, maybe it will help someone avoid the same fate in the future. I suppose the moral of my story is that international educators should never relocate with a family overseas under a probationary contract and that all agreements must be in writing. Go to complete article

School Counselor Barred from School & Office & Unfairly Fired in Mexico City

In late-September ISR received a review of the American School Foundation of Mexico City. In the review the Director of College Counseling outlines the measures taken against her and her husband by Dario Cortes, school director. "Throughout the entire meeting, I was not allowed to speak in a meaningful way. Dr. Cortes’ tone was hostile, aggressive and entirely lacking in professional regard. His unprofessional behavior mortified me and I felt it was insulting". Go to complete article

School Breaks Verbal Promise to Teacher, Resulting in Loss of Job

Lavinia had returned to her home country for the summer months and soon thereafter received an email requesting her apartment key. Lavinia soon understood her school was planning to move her out of her own apartment and into shared housing. The previous administration had provided her a private apartment. Now, in her absence, the incoming administration was requesting she consent to a new arrangement and agree to live with a roommate in another apartment. Lavinia protested and her school countered with a notice of dismissal. Go to complete article and teachers comments. Also see Wasted by Wasta in which a director recounts awful experiences at Future Bilingual School.