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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder, though, if these teaching methods are a trend across the country? Emphasizing projects over writing, using technology, neglecting spelling and writing (at least in the tradtitional view - I think an educational trend now has moved from memorizing to a more natural progression of sounding out to eventually get there), etc. - I think these are intentional educational trends in much of the country, correct?

I have a second grader in FCPS so I'm just starting to get annoyed with the educational content and am extremely annoyed by the whole AAP system. They seem to push some things too fast and some not enough - it's confusing. I do, however, really love the elementary school he's in for how it's run, the services it provides, and the community. My son received speech therapy for a pretty serious stutter that has been amazing. In areas like that I think FCPS is really excellent.

I'm sure every school system has its pros and cons. So we'll try to stay positive and vocal. [/quote]

Yes. There is a huge backlash against common core and pro hands on learning that has caused this trend against spelling, grammar, writing, handwriting. Anything written is now seen as "bad" and anything hands on is now seen as "good". Anything done in a small group is "good" and anything done as a class is "bad". Unfortunately many of the projects doled out have no resources for the kids to refer to in order to do them per the objectives of the project. So half the time the teacher doesn't have time to really teach the kids to understand the project and the kids get off track and meanwhile also aren't picking up on the skills taken out of the curriculum.[/quote]

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