SCHOOL DAZE
by Mrs. M.
Greetings to all! Welcome to “School Daze” by Mrs. M. Every month I will share information with you, parents of school-age children, on a variety of topics. These topics will help you understand current trends in education, how you can help your child at home, and what your child can do in school to be a successful student.
We’ve all heard about “Common Core.” I will expand on what that means and how it relates to your child’s education. Remember the comment, “It’s NEW math?” Well, it really is new math, and most parents are struggling with how it works. I will explain that as well, along with how you can tackle it. Have you been told your child’s reading ability is poor? I will suggest strategies you can use to help your child master reading comprehension.
As an educator, my intention is simply to create well-informed parents and provide support as you guide your child through the educational process.
As an educator for the past 16 years, the single most important factor I have witnessed in the classroom is the partnership established between parent and teacher. That partnership is the sound foundation that will be the prominent factor in a child’s performance. When parents and teachers work together, children succeed. It’s about as simple as that. So, to that end, I will be sharing tips, sound research practices, and, of course, a bit of humor as I experience my world as an educator. Kids say the darnedest things!
I hope you will follow me each month as I reach out to you in the hopes that you will have the tools necessary to make your child the best he or she can be. One of my favorite quotes is, “Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.” I hope to pull a few switches! Until next month, if you have any comments, you may email me at fmull04@gmail.com
Mrs. M. (Fran Mullen) is an educator in the Waterbury School District.
