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Leveling in the Classroom

As a parent, we understand that each child is unique and has a lot to offer. Each child is motivated in a different way and not all children learn in the same manner or at the same time. Keeping this in mind, I have often been puzzled at why schools work so hard to keep students on the same page. I just do not see how that is possible. Inevitably, what happens is that some kids are pushed too hard causing them to be frustrated and disheartened while not allowing other students to be challenged enough causing them to be … Continue reading →

Why I Support School Choice Part 1

If you are at all familiar with educational issues you know that this is a hot button. School choice is the idea that a parent has the right to choose their child’s school. Okay. . .no big deal. Until you start to take available resources and spread them around, theoretically diverting them from public schools. School choice does not just translate into a parent’s right to homeschool, or opt into a private school, but also includes charter schools, magnet schools, as well as school vouchers. After all, why should school choice be limited to those who can afford to pay … Continue reading →

The Week in Review for Education

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It has been a fairly busy week for the topic of education. What were the topics that were covered this week in education? On Monday, Kaye posted a blog about what it was like to teach in a last chance school. You can read the article here. Teaching in a last chance school is unlike teaching anywhere else. Kaye certainly seemed to enjoy it though! Kaye also posted a blog on Monday about how much teachers spend out of their own pockets for teaching supplies. These supplies are not reimbursed and can often set the teacher back quite a bit … Continue reading →