Favoritism in Public Education - The Politics of Certain Educators

Ever wondered why certain students always got better grades, better treatment or better support from their teachers? The politics of high school haven't changed much over the years and probably won't change any more in the years to come. That's why I have chosen to shine a spotlight on the actions of certain teachers in today's public education system. Everything from favoritism to special treatment will be covered and brought to the light. It's an unfair system that needs to be changed.

When it comes to teachers and extracurricular activities, shouldn't there be a conflict of interest? I think so. We all would like to think that teachers can treat every student fairly no matter the situation but it's a hidden truth that teachers are humans. Humans are known to favor certain things over others and even treat things differently. Teachers are just like everyone else so it's understandable but when it comes to students and their grades and educations, these things shouldn't even be in the same sentence.

Some teachers are also sports coaches or athletic directors. These are the teachers who love their high school sports and are driven to be the best. They want to get the recognition at the end of the year for having the winning season or the best team in the state. It's not such a bad thing since everyone wants to be the best at what they do. But what happens when these teachers or directors will do anything to succeed? Perhaps the star quarterback didn't do so hot in one of his classes and the team doesn't stand a chance without him. This is something that won't stop some teachers from cleaning up their grades or giving them some extra credit so that they are able to participate in the next event. There are teachers who give one hundred and ten percent of their attention and guidance to the students who are on their particular team. Thus, when class is in session, the teacher will be quick to help their athletes with whatever problems may face them and these students usually take seniority over the rest. This is by no means even conceivably fair.