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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What I found frustrating is, it was only the best teachers who actually looked at the homework. Most did not look, did not correct it, did not care. I find when my kids have good teachers I don't have to do nearly as much at home as when they get duds.

Some homework is needed IMO from 2nd or 3rd on, at least in math, but not busywork like say word study.

I also think we need to calm down with the specials. If your kid is stuck with a bat shit crazy music or art teacher it is a waste of time. Some specials are great, but it's overdone. PE on the other hand should be increased. I completely agree with allowing more time for things like math and frankly these group projects are BS. Yes, it's good to learn to work in a group, but that should be done once things are mastered. It should be an addition not a core part of the curriculum. [/quote]

My kid really enjoys the specials but I do agree with you, academics come first as we can do those things at home/after school for activities.  I'm not concerned with PE as my kid is only into specific sports so he's not a fan of it.[/quote]

So you guys want your elementary-aged kid sitting at a desk doing strictly academic work for 7-8 hours a day, 5 days a week? That would convince me to pull mine out and homeschool.[/quote]

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