"'No Child Left Behind' poisoned us, and it's okay to accept when a child doesn't have the aptitude. I'm a freshman composition professor, and the number of students I get who are functionally illiterate is shockingly high. 'Special education has become a dumping ground for behavioral problems, and the kids who truly need it are being neglected.' 'Class sizes are too big."
"We should refuse to contact parents for every little issue once students are in high school. They're not learning to be independent and advocate for themselves before college, and college professors are feeling this. We coddle them way too much, and this is a significant part of the problem. At a certain point, parents need to learn to let go."
Teachers report that standardized-testing mandates have harmed instruction and that many incoming college students lack basic literacy skills. Special education is often used to manage behavioral issues, leaving students with true special needs underserved. Excessive class sizes limit one-on-one instruction and complicate classroom management. Overinvolved parents prevent students from developing independence and self-advocacy necessary for college. Proposed changes include a four-day student week to dedicate one day to grading, meetings, and IEP coordination, with optional supervision for students who need it. Strong relationships help but cannot resolve all behavioral or learning challenges; respect and learning can occur even without mutual liking.
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