Do the newly crowned state reading specialists understand the reading needs of a sheep rancher’s son? Probably not. But I know who does: the parents and teachers in these communities.
This is a time of year that is filled with hope for many children. Unfortunately, it can be a time of dread for others. But it doesn’t have to be. Parents have many other options.
Headlines around the country are bemoaning the upcoming teacher shortage. Many claim that all we need to do is increase teacher pay and lower class sizes to solve this problem. Teacher shortages are more complicated than simply increasing teacher pay.
