Word Wednesday--Teaching and Learning

Working with Kaden on his schoolwork the past couple of months has really opened my eyes to many aspects of teaching and public education. I realize how difficult of a job teaching is. I recognize how some teachers were so invested in Kaden and his success. I recognize how ignorant or close-minded others were. I recognize the ridiculous way Kaden somehow breezed through grades without basic skills just so that the school wouldn't suffer through funding. I could go on and on. But the basics that I've learned is this--every kid learns in a different way. Conner is a whiz. He gets it. He needs to be challenged constantly or he doesn't learn. Brielle is extremely...