Academic Performance: First Response

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How to Home School

I am actually a teacher and have spent the last 10years in the classroom. I am having second thoughts about keeping my children in public education, especially as I see my oldest ( a 4th grader) continue to struggle. I have a hard time balancing my dedication to the classroom and the needs of my husband and 3 children. I keep thinking and rethinking home schooling, or darn-it starting my own school, but I do not even know where to begin... I would love to hear experiences. The good, the bad, and the ugly!!! Is this feasable or will I...

Parent & Teacher Meetings

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Do We Have a Right to Know About Why a Teacher Wasn't in School?

And please, before you respond, take a deep breath and carefully read what I wrote before you answer. Most of the responses that I have received have been very reactionary and very insulting. About a month ago, my daughter's teacher all of sudden didn't come to school. The first day, we thought she was sick. The second day, we thought she was sick again. The third day, we wondered if everything was all right. A week later, some parents including myself started asking the principal questions. He was very vague about it, even though...

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How to Home School

I am actually a teacher and have spent the last 10years in the classroom. I...