Some still lament the demise of recess. Third-grade teacher Amber Singer knows that recess sometimes led to scraped knees or an occasional tussle. But it was also an opportunity for free social time. Not everything has gone as planned in the first year of the fundamental school. Stoops initially said that the daily, uninterrupted reading sessions would be held solely in the mornings, when kids are fresh and most ready to learn.
Many classes still follow that schedule.
But beginning last week, the schedule was tweaked so that many teachers now hold their focused reading time in the afternoon. It also required a lot of movement back and forth across campus, which wastes class time. Pushing some reading classes to the afternoon is not ideal. Aside from being willing to alter their schedules, Brooksville's teachers have had to make some sacrifices so the fundamental school could work. There is extra paperwork in making sure that students are keeping their daily agendas updated and signed by their parents.