Should schools tell the parents what really happened at school ?

Should schools tell the parents what really happened at school ?
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Yes, parents should definitley be told what’s going on in their child’s school. However, in the story you linked I question if all procedures and privacy policies were followed. Did the staff member disclose the bully’s name? Was an appropriate course of action taken, including a formal report if necessary?
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