Good news from a major metropolitan city in the South! As a volunteer assistant teacher at an elementary school in one of the most liberal counties in the Country, I have observed that the entire curriculum is focused on teaching core academic subjects, and that the teachers and administrators do not deviate from the curriculum.
Good news from a major metropolitan city in the South! As a volunteer assistant teacher at an elementary school in one of the most liberal counties in the Country, I have observed that the entire curriculum is focused on teaching core academic subjects, and that the teachers and administrators do not deviate from the curriculum.
My only negative observation is that most of the parents are not providing necessary academic support. By way of example, less than 10% of the parents participated in parent-teacher conferences last Fall (I know with certainty that if a parent notified a teacher of a work or other conflict and asked to reschedule, the teacher would have accommodated the request.). Additionally, homework is not emphasized, because the teachers know that most of the children will not receive assistance with the work at home, or be encouraged/forced to complete it.
The teachers and the administrators are so devoted to their students, but alone they cannot cause the children to reach their academic potentials. What can be done to motivate these parents to make education a priority?
Good news from a major metropolitan city in the South! As a volunteer assistant teacher at an elementary school in one of the most liberal counties in the Country, I have observed that the entire curriculum is focused on teaching core academic subjects, and that the teachers and administrators do not deviate from the curriculum.
My only negative observation is that most of the parents are not providing necessary academic support. By way of example, less than 10% of the parents participated in parent-teacher conferences last Fall (I know with certainty that if a parent notified a teacher of a work or other conflict and asked to reschedule, the teacher would have accommodated the request.). Additionally, homework is not emphasized, because the teachers know that most of the children will not receive assistance with the work at home, or be encouraged/forced to complete it.
The teachers and the administrators are so devoted to their students, but alone they cannot cause the children to reach their academic potentials. What can be done to motivate these parents to make education a priority?