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Sandpointian - I agree that US education is lacking in many areas. Given the way you feel, you are fortunate that you're able to homeschool your children to give them the level of education you wish for them. My youngest daughter is completing a year abroad in Buenos Aires - there are such drastic differences in the level of education between there and here. While one might think education in the US would be better than that in Argentina, it is not the case. In math, science, and language (bilingual from age 4 until grade 7, and then trilingual after) as well as technology and a significantly longer school day, the schools there are offeringeducation at a much higher level. Even after years of honors classes here, she had to work really hard to catch up in math and science, subjects in which she scored at the top of the charts here.
I choose to teach inner-city high school. I quite like it and make a concerted effort to be the best possible teacher I can be in an area where being so makes a difference. I've been in the same district for 12 years and learned long ago that regardless of what I may think about education or the lack thereof, I can only control what happens in my classroom. And I do. I expected the best possible education for my children and saw to it that they got it; I will do no less for my students. I will continue to do the same when I move to Priest River.
Perhaps one day, the necessary changes in education will happen; however, given that education is far too political to ask and answer the tough questions, I'm not certain when that will be. In the meantime, regardless of where I teach, I will always strive to deliver to my students the most challenging curriculum I can.
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