To whom should a teacher communicate progress about learners?

• A. Administrators
• B. The public
• C. Parents
• D. No one

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that a teacher should keep families informed about a learner’s progress because parents have the primary right to know about their child’s education. Laws like FERPA protect parents’ access to their child’s education records, including progress reports and evaluations. Sharing progress with parents helps them support learning at home, participate in decisions about needed supports or interventions, and ensures coordinated effort between home and school. While administrators may receive progress information for school operations, the direct and ongoing communication about a student’s progress is to the parents. The public should not have access due to privacy protections, and omitting communication to anyone would neglect the learner’s rights and needs.