Warning for Teachers: Watch your postings on social networks

According to Education Week (November 17, 2008 posted online), some teachers in North Carolina got in big trouble with their school district for posting what the district believed was questionable or unacceptable material to their FaceBook page. Apparently, one teacher wrote, "I hate my students". Not good form for a public forum. But, should they be castigated for voicing their opinion and ideas on social networking sites? You can read more at www.educationweek.org.