Elementary Educators

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2012-01-31 Behavior & Learning in School - child with difficulty learning in school:

Dear April,    The first thing that I always check is to be sure that the child is getting the right nutrition, sleep, activity and so on.  These things are the first line of defense against problems and

2012-01-25 Behavior & Learning in School - School Suspension of a five year old:

Hello Karen  Thank you for your question. I am sorry you and your grandson are having such challenges. The truth is that a lot of what happens to him and for him depends on the school system, the personnel

2012-01-18 Teaching Advice - Maintaining Respect/Authority:

Priscilla,  First I want to emphasize the the strategies your partner was using are probably not the best for creating a learning environment.  A strong authoritarian approach to working with students

2011-12-08 Elementary Educators - JK Daughter:

Hello Rmor!  You should most definitely meet with the teacher again.  I suggest that you do that immediately.  I would ask her to have the child evaluated within the school setting.  There should be a

2011-11-30 Behavior & Learning in School - parent teacher conflict over child:

I would definately schedule a conference with the teacher in order to discuss your concern.  If that discussion does not clarify the issue, then the Principal should be involved.    Before that I would