I graduated in the early 60's....my other 1/2 went to college and came out an educator. Back when we went to school we had less hours and also by h.s. accerlerated classes. By the time my other 1/2 was teaching the unions were heavily involved. I worked in a school system and was appalled by what I was observing (it was in the late 80's). Teachers were constatly getting a substitute because they had conferences to attend. Consistency in the classroom seemed almost non-existant. Students were being "taught" to sight-read. I didn't understand the concept as there were ones who were struggling with it. Now students aren't taught cursive or phonetics....I could go on but then I'd probably get kicked off this forum. My belief is that the whole system needs a re-haul.
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