School fundraisers often promise big prizes to motivate students, but not every reward ends up being claimed. Whether due to high fundraising thresholds or vague contest rules, some of the most hyped items never make it out of the display case.
Here's a look back at 11 real teacher behaviors from the past that would almost certainly cost an educator their job today.
School customs have changed a lot over the decades, and some past traditions now seem completely unbelievable. What once felt normal in classrooms and hallways would raise eyebrows — or legal concerns — if done today.
Assemblies intended to educate, discipline, or unite students sometimes went too far, leaving emotional scars instead of lessons learned.
Many classic school field trips from the past have quietly disappeared due to changes in budgets, liability, and education trends.
These 13 toys were so popular that schools had to ban them in the 2000s to keep classrooms under control.