And there were only so many words they could spell, only so many words they could read. Now there is no stopping her students from running up to her with questions. I know my children.
Most schools do it for two years, but others loop even longer.
Evergreen Mill Elementary loops classes for three years, while the private Washington Waldorf School loops for a full eight years. Proponents call it an effort to give teachers more time to get to know their students, a chance to create a stable learning environment for children, a throwback to the one-room schoolhouse. In schools, we build trust and reliability and then sever it every 36 weeks. Vincent Ferrandino, executive director of the Virginia-based National Association of Elementary School Principals, said more and more principals have said they are considering looping. Many feel that in the age of accountability, it could help teachers better prepare students for standardized tests, he said.