Parent/Teacher conferences are approaching. An educator is afraid of face-to-face communication with parents. The school office has prepared a letter to send home with students regarding parent/teacher conferences and the educator purposely places these in the top drawer of the desk and does not send them home to try to avoid having conferences. What professional tenet has the educator violated?

A. Communicating with parents/guardians in a timely and respectful manner that represents the students' best interests.
B. Considering the implication of accepting gifts from or giving gifts to parents/guardians.
C. Demonstrating a commitment to equality, equity, and inclusion as well as respecting and accommodating diversity among members of the school community.
D. Maintaining appropriate confidentiality with respect to student information disclosed by or to parents/guardians unless required by law.