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Retention- Whose Decision Is It?

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I am currently facing a torn issue in my class. I have a student that I feel does not need to move on to first grade. However, the parent is determined that the child will not repeat kindergarten. So who should make the ultimate decision? The child came to school lacking very important basic skills for building knowledge. He has made lots of progress but stills falls very short of being on level with the rest of my class. He has had intensive tutoring from the school in order to catch him up to where he is at the present … Continue reading →

What Grade Are You In?

It used to be that when an adult would meet a child for the first time, they would ask, “How old are you?” Now they ask, “What grade are you in?” and determine the age based on the grade. This doesn’t make sense. Plenty of children are held back or accelerated in their progression from grade to grade, and equating a child’s grade with their age isn’t accurate. Furthermore, if a child says they’re in a grade that is lower than the “accepted norm” for their age, this opens them up to ridicule. A few months ago, my daughter told … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 7 – April 13

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This week, I continued my focus on science and began a new focus on adults returning to school. In the area of science, I offered outdoor activity ideas and insight on gender gap. I also discussed study tips for adults returning to college. I hope that you enjoyed the week! Sunday, April 8 Outdoor Activity Ideas Many schools do not have outdoor classrooms. Even if you do not have access to outdoor instruction materials, you can easily conduct outdoor lessons. I offered some ideas in this article. Parents Prepare for Parent Teacher Conference It is important for parents to attend … Continue reading →