Today s education system is failing. We re quick to blame teachers for dismal student academic performance. You may want to review that film, book, play, survey, questionnaire or curriculum before giving carte blanche permission to your child's school. All too often forms sent home requesting your permission are vague and do not fully explain what will be contained in material to be presented to your child. The November elections are over.
Many parents believe the debate over whole language vs. phonics is a dead issue.
Nothing could be further from the truth. It's a brilliant title that was designed to gain support from those not familiar with its concepts. The stated purpose is, of course, to promote improved academics. This alarming trend has grown to such proportions that many parents, psychologists, and even teachers, have grown increasingly resistant to schools' new self-appointed role as psychologist, counselor, mentor, and dispenser of moral values, beliefs, and behaviors.