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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP, I teach, upper levels,  and prefer the whole language approach to learning words. I don't really like phonics, as it doesn't teach the word, just sounds. For instance, cat would be spelled as KAT. laugh would be LAF. My oldest knew how to correctly spell words in K, and the teacher would tell her to write it out phonetically. I finally got involved and ask the teacher to not make DC write phonetically, as I had taught DC via the whole language concept.

As for supplementing, of course you will. Most parents do such to reinforce what was taught in the class and to introduce new ideas.

School is what your child and you make of it. If you want it to be better, run for school board and make real change. Good luck![/quote]

So school is what OP and her child make of it and she should run for the school board if she wants real change?  What do our "educators" get paid to do?  [/quote]

Our educators are paid to teach our children.  Policies, such as curriculum and state standards, are made by the politicians.  Change, unfortunately, starts with the politicians, and the school board is politics.[/quote]

I am the PP who was quoted about running for school board. To clarify, I was concerned when my DC began K, as I  am a teacher; I teach at a college. However, I communicated my concerns to the teacher and she explained the curriculum and her teaching style. Communication is key. Moreover, no school is a perfect 10; neither is any living person! If the OP feels as strongly as initially indicated, she should run for school board and make changes. Teachers work hard but their hands are tied when it comes to change. Case in point, 2nd graders can only receive a DRA of 38 as the highest score, and not because some aren't reading at higher level. Rather, this is because of a policy whereas students can only be tested up to one year ahead for the DRA. OP, communicate with your school, and then follow up with your school board member and ask about the policy in question that concerns you. [/quote]

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