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Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
LOL. I knew that was coming. ONE MORE thing that SCHOOLS have to be responsible for...
Do you know how hard it is just to teach these children how to read? Do you realize that there are high schoolers who STILL DO NOT know how to read? And they are NOT in Special Education!
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Although I did not teach, I worked in the Fairfax County AfterSchool program. They have..or had, at the time, before school, after kindergarten and after school sessions for K-6...and I understand what you are saying.
I apologize if I came off in a disrespectful manner. I am not trying to disrespect any of the teachers or add another responsibility to the many "hats" teachers are asked/expected to wear today. I have mad respect for you guys. After working with the kids in Fairfax county for 4 years, I knew I did not have what it takes. You guys are definitely overworked, underpaid, do not receive the respect that you deserve.
I am a member of a service org. that is located in another county nearby. Let me tell you, it was an eye opening experience and I have seen first-hand adults, (my age) and their children that can not read...or struggle when they read. It is heartbreaking.
I am sorry if I mentioned diversity training in the schools. I only mentioned the schools because I did not know of any other place other than home. As you stated, maybe this generation will be more enlightened than previous generations. I do not have any children, yet...but I do believe in home-training and they will learn what is right and wrong in my household
Have a good night...and thanks for the enlightenment...I will try to think before I speak next time
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