Our oldest entered Kindergarten in 2001, so it was awhile ago! Our kids DID learn cursive (and I understand that some schools aren't teaching it anymore, which I think is sad). We were too early for "Common Core Math," thank god. I can understand the value of estimating, but I don't think that should be the principle approach to math. And I've seen examples that are like the math equivalent of, "Applicable is like Apple, because if you take away the middle, you can get Apple out of it." Well, sure, but what is the actual point of that?
You were lucky to have your kids in charter schools, at least during the elementary years. The class size is smaller, which helps already (our Kindergarten size was usually 30-33 students). And they're much more receptive to enrichment and expanding learning. District schools are under much more bureaucratic control here, which usually makes things harder for the teachers. :(
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Date: 2024-08-11 12:37 am (UTC)You were lucky to have your kids in charter schools, at least during the elementary years. The class size is smaller, which helps already (our Kindergarten size was usually 30-33 students). And they're much more receptive to enrichment and expanding learning. District schools are under much more bureaucratic control here, which usually makes things harder for the teachers. :(