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Originally Posted by Piscator
It is all in what you put into it. I firmly believe it is the teacher (and parents), not the school that makes the difference.
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And there in lies the truth. I would switch teacher/parent to parent/teacher
in importance though.
As I've mentioned in other posts, I taught for 4 years after I retired after working
32 years for a 500 company to give back some experience for the kids.
Trust me, ya gotta be there to understand the problems.
My Brother, a retired Navy Captain, is doing the same in the inner city schools
as well as my son who has taught 15 years.
They will get a turn out of 2-3 parents at back to school nights, if lucky.
There is little if any cooperation from parents, and no respect from students because
they are not being taught the right values at home.
Parents expect the teachers to do their job.
Until parents take the responsibility of being parents, teaching values and
respect at home and stay on top of their kids studies NOTHING will change
no matter how many $$$ are thrown against the wall.