Would it be inappropriate for me to add to my syllabi that, if a student informs me of the death of a relative, hoping that this excuse will justify an absence to attend the funeral, I will excuse them, but will also send a card to their family offering my condolences?
If you are an educator, have you found better ways of walking the fine line between being compassionate without being gullible, when it comes to students excuses?
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