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**clapping for BB4***First, let me say that I am a supporter of public education, however, my opinion is that the American education system is antiquated and is in need of reform. We are trying to reach kids in the 21st century with 20th century methods. No school (teacher) can be effective without these things:active parents, money, and more money. We, as a society, continue to run from the problems instead of coming up with solutions to fix them. It seems we are trying to please parents who know their kids need meds/or xyz problem but refuse to put them in classes that will help them. Our classes are already overcrowded and understaffed.
A lot of teachers tend to run out to suburbia because the kids are "better". IMO, the kids are not better is just that the environment is different; so you are dealing with a kid that has been exposed to a different situation.
I always tell new teachers: teach to the culture of your building. That is so important. If ReRe and RayRay don't know the difference between a tea cup and a saucer then relate to him/her what he can understand than things that are far-fetched from what they know. If Bill and Sue's mom drive a Benz and the nannies take care of them after school, make learning for them diverse.
Remember, ALL KIDS CAN LEARN! TOO many teachers are quick to dismiss a child for what they lack in understanding because we ASSUME that mama/daddy is teaching them at home. If you plan to teach (surburbs or not) you WILL be a parent, teacher, counselor, nurse, confident, friend, etc.
Teach to grasp minds, make influences, and although you won't save every kid, you will reach the lives of many!
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