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Frustration with Teacher with Advanced Reader
Asked by B. from Augusta
on September 14, 2011
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My son is in first grade, and just this summer discovered he LOVES to read. He went from reading sight words , skipping right over those " you can read" book right int...
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- Maybe you could ask if there are any choices of higher-level but shorter books he could choose if there really is no option but to read it 3 times. Or ask if you can r...
- Talk to his teacher. I was a teacher in 2nd 3rd and 5th grade and did AR tests in all of the schools where I taught. I agree with you that likely, there are 10 questi...
- Reading a 300 page book three times before he is tested on it is the dumbest thing I have ever heard of. I'm not one to interfere with a teacher, but this is one thin...
How to Be a Teacher
Asked by L.A. from Houston
on October 13, 2011
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Hello Moms, i am now in a very good Job which pays very well and also i work from home. so no issues here. But i had this passion for teaching eversince i remember , s...
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- I'm not 100% sure on this, but I think you will need a degree in elementary education or early childhood education if you want to be the lead teacher. Again, I'm not ...
- I would check into your state guidelines for early education. If you have a college degree then you can take early education classes/workshops/etc. In NJ you have to h...
- Start by visiting your local community college, most offer certificates and/or degrees in early childhood education. You can secure a better position and make more mo...
Am I Being Petty on Something 3Rd Grade Teacher Said?
Asked by K.A. from San Francisco
on October 6, 2008
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Hello ladies, Something is bothering me and before I express it to the principal at my sons school I want opinions as to whether you think I am being petty or not. My ...
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- I would try to find out the whole story of what's intended with these spotlights, where the comments come from and what the experience has been so far for the teachers...
- Ask the teacher first and if she isn't able to clearify to your liking go to the principal.
- Hi K. - I just wanted to say that I am a 3rd grade teacher (and a mom), and I think the comment sounds really strange - I cannot imagine saying that about a student in...
Mom Vs. Teacher Role, How Do I Handle???
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on September 3, 2011
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Hi ladies n gents. I am a mom to a second grade boy and I teach second grade. Why do I feel soo uncomfortable around my son's teacher?! I am FOREVER wondering what s...
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- Is she a new teacher and you a very experienced teacher? Is she short and you are tall? Does she have just a general teaching degree and you have a Master's in second ...
- Dear C. - I am sorry but I am on the same page as Mommy K! Were you in a hurry and anxious as you typed this question? I can not believe a teacher, or really many ...
- It is a tough line to walk. Emails, too, can come on stronger than a phone call so it might be best to call. Other teachers will expect more of you (and your child) be...
Teacher Who Accused My Child of Lying Is Mad at Me
Asked by M.L. from San Antonio
on November 18, 2011
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She feels she did so much to help us and we discussed it with her several times and the principal. I proved my child never took it and she admits that. She claims she...
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- Nope. She's allowed to have her feelings. You were backing your daughter.
- I agree with others I wouldn't worry about smoothing anything over. You were right and she obviously has issues taking responsibility when she is wrong. I would defi...
- Has the teacher apologized to your daughter? She certainly should. After all she expected an apology from your daughter.
Give Teacher with Bad Reputation a Chance?
Asked by P.B. from Burlington
on April 17, 2008
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My son will be entering fourth grade in the fall. I have just found out that he has been assigned to a teacher that I've heard very negative things about from parents ...
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- P., Personally, I would talk to the principal and tell him/her your fears. Also let the know that you will pull your son if there are any issues and ask for him to...
- Do you have an opportunity to volunteer in her class? Or maybe you could set up a conference with her? This might let you see for yourself if the match between you a...
- Hi P., Tough call I know. I had a similar experience with one of my twin daughters. It was especially difficult as she was always 'compared' to her dominant siste...
Pre-School Teacher Problem/question
Asked by W.F. from Boston
on October 14, 2008
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Hi, my 4 1/2 year old daughter's teacher tells her she's a bad girl when she's "acting up", and I don't like it. We don't tell her she's a bad girl - that's she's mad...
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- umm adress that!! she isn't a bad girl her action was bad and that's awful! say something your her only advocate! i would find a new daycare/preschool
- I would definately let the teacher know how you feel.
- Hi W., You should absolutely address your concern with the teacher. The teacher may be unaware of the message she's giving to your daughter and likely other children...
What Would You Do? Teacher Disregarded My Son Getting Punched...
Asked by H.G. from Minneapolis
on January 19, 2012
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My 11 year old son came home yesterday and said this girl S punched him in the face...I asked for details and finally got this whole story out of him: S was throwing ...
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- I agree that you don't know the whole situation. Remember the teacher heard him say something that she obviously regarded as rude and inappropriate. There are always...
- Oh that is hard. My child has been on the receiving end of bullying. For that matter I wish he'd do something sometimes to stick up for himself but usually I know it's...
- Go in and talk with the teacher in person. Don't accuse or go in like you are angry, but as a concerned parent, you have the right to expect your child will not be hi...
New Teacher Thought My Top Student Was Dumb, Needing Intervention
Asked by M.L. from Dayton
on August 14, 2011
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We put my dd into a private school because she was never challenged academically in public school. She was also picked on for succeeding. All was well until the teach...
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- Maybe you're not explaining this well. You said your child is very shy and has given Several teachers the initial (but mistaken) impression that she has difficulty le...
- The teacher should not have asked your daughter these questions. She should have checked her file, or asked you, if she had concerns. My daughter's first grade tea...
- I haven't heard of ANY teacher getting "dumb" confused with shy. I was shy all throughout, and made the honor roll every time. Not one teacher thought I was "dumb" b...
Saw My Son's Teacher in Handcuffs with the Police.. What Do I Do?
Asked by N.P. from San Diego
on September 23, 2010
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I just witnessed my son's teacher being pulled over by the pollice, his car was searched and he was in hand cuffs. I don't know what happened. When I returned to the...
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- You could call the police station and speak to someone there. There could have been several reasons why he was handcuffed. If it is something serious that would put st...
- No, because you don't know why he got pulled over. and you don't know what the out come was of the situation. if you go and report it he could loos his job over what y...
- Not everybody in handcuffs has committed a crime. Without further information, I think it would be in poor form to run to the school. Sometimes the police handcuff p...
