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Stop blaming the teacher. Blame the system. The Watkins parent here mentioned that the teacher was dealing with behavior outbursts. So it is not that they are not differentiating as much as they are not being supported with behavior issues. And there is crap like FUNDATIONS- that we teachers are MANDATED to teach. Its a phonics program- and as a 2nd Grade teacher (with an entire class reading about grade level) I am ordered to teach the phonic lesson 30 minutes a day. Even though none of my kiddos need it.
   Teachers are tired of this junk too. Instead of fighting them as not being good at their jobs- join forces with them in demanding more from the school admin.[/quote]

I had never heard of Fundations before so I just watched it on YouTube. How horrible!  My 18 month old was able to do what this teaches (letter names, phonics for each sound, words that represent each letter, dissecting simple words, etc) by using fun songs and movement (no direct teaching like in the videos). I hope my child will not have to sit through this in his PS3 class. Actually, I think the video was showing kindergarteners doing the program.  I'm afraid I'm in for a rude awakening when my child goes to public school in the Fall. : ([/quote]

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