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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]iPads are used a lot. My child had to go in early to get caught up on lexia. They are required to meet a certain level before the end of the year in order to move onto the next level/grade. So maybe dependent on teacher. But I would have rather my child going in early to work on an essay or for a book club or project… I’d love to see all tech go. Many private schools do not use them regularly and kids are ok![/quote]

My first grader is also being pushed to get to a certain level in Lexia. She hasn’t had to go in early but her teacher wants us to do extra at home and she misses out on writing and other assignments so she can sit at a table to work on Lexia. Does anyone know what the deal is with this? I can’t believe they would hold a kid back for not reaching a certain level. Does the teacher get dinged if everyone doesn’t reach the benchmark?[/quote]

Lexia has its role; but APS is relying on it far beyond its basic useful role (identifying the student's mastery levels and areas needing more instruction). They are requiring "x" amount of time on it for the sake of requiring "x" amount of time on it, and also relying on it to provide instruction and skills practice. It's ludicrous. [/quote]

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