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Honestly, the only thing I ask of a teacher is that she makes my kid want to learn, and keep her interested in school. I know that is a tall order for my ADHD kid, but over the years we had many teachers who did just that, so I know it is possible. This year is a total bust. Hoping for better for her in 6th grade.

Agree, and I am a teacher

Disagree and I'm a parent. Unfortunately there are many teachers who have this capability, however they don't know how to teach. Kids already come interested in learning. While some teachers can help extinguish this flame, as long as you aren't mean or overly boring kids will want to learn no matter what you do. Teachers should be expected to do more than just this.

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I wonder if the difference involves ES versus MS/HS. I should hope that parents actually want the teachers to know and teach the content when the kids are older.

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Some teachers seem to especialize in extinguishing the learning flame in early ES by criticizing and yelling at a student in front of others and then are awarded the certificate of excellence. We don't know who voted for them. 
One of the qualities of excellence to me is to remain patient and having a calm conversation with a student where no other student is present.

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