Just remember, most teachers are mandated by law to force that type of learning in order for children to get those standardised text scores up there. Any teacher who tries to be creative and/or deviate from the *norm* runs great risks. My sister was reassigned to school after school for rocking the boat this way because she gave a damn about how best to teach each individual child.

All three of my sisters are damn fine teachers who can DO and who also choose to teach. Administrators and others tie the hands of those who can and do and teach. If you want to see some changes go to school board meetings and get involved in what is required of teachers.

kat