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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you can't really point to some specific problem, then it sounds like FOMO.  But you can't make decisions based on the vague fear that the grass might be greener on the other side.

Your kids are likely in reading and math groups, which are based on ability.  So there are other kids who are also "above grade level" or whatever.  Ask your kids what they are working on--what books did they read, what did they write about, what are they doing in math.  Ask them what they did that day that was hard for them.  Are there assignments that let kids stretch themselves regardless of ability?  This would include things like open-ended writing assignments, or optional math problems that are more difficult, or creative projects that synthesize different areas (drawing a map of an imaginary place, for example).

The only thing that would really concern me would be behavioral issues that meant that the teacher didn't have the ability to really teach because he or she was constantly managing some kid(s) disruptions.  Barring that, there will be a range of abilities in any classroom, and a good teacher will find ways to challenge all the kids, at least sometimes.  
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NP here but I very much relate to the question the OP raised.  The problem I have is that, other than attending school myself ages ago, I don't have much background or knowledge about what they should be reading and doing in math.  I mean, in 3rd grade they should be able to do long division and big number multiplication, right?  By second grade they should be able to right a simple story?  Periodic table in ... maybe 5th grade?  There, that's all I can remember.  How would I know that my kids' grammar/math/science/writing is up to snuff, without uprooting them and putting them in another school.  [/quote]

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