I couldn't read these excerpts over the air (on television). You'd be in trouble, I'd be embarrassed, but yet, you can hand it to a 13-year-old and say, 'Here, you need to read this.' It's wrong. |
Teachers are feeling tremendous stress when it comes to state testing time. Especially the third-grade teachers, because they have never experienced this before. |
We feel the best tool for preparation is the local curriculum we put into effect nine years ago. It's closely aligned with state standards and prepares the students. |