http://hubbardj87.wordpress.com/2008/09/21/big-problem/ Addressing elements of education Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:48:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://hubbardj87.wordpress.com/2008/09/21/big-problem/#comment-3 Elizabeth C Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:20:55 +0000 http://hubbardj87.wordpress.com/?p=14#comment-3 Honestly, I had absolutely no idea that illiteracy within in the United States was so high particularly in Alaska. I guess it makes sense but has me wondering how it happens. Every child should be going through stages of school, preschool, kindergarten, first grade, etc. so where is the link in this chain lacking? You brought up some very key points in your blog, especially the necessity of building blocks, if someone doesn't have the basics they obviously can't move to a higher level of work. I guess I am asking a lot of questions but one question I do have for you is whether or not you think teachers are obligated to pause their curriculum plans in order to teach their students how to read and write? Obviously there are pros and cons to this situation, but I think the pros will outweigh the cons in the long run! Honestly, I had absolutely no idea that illiteracy within in the United States was so high particularly in Alaska. I guess it makes sense but has me wondering how it happens. Every child should be going through stages of school, preschool, kindergarten, first grade, etc. so where is the link in this chain lacking? You brought up some very key points in your blog, especially the necessity of building blocks, if someone doesn’t have the basics they obviously can’t move to a higher level of work. I guess I am asking a lot of questions but one question I do have for you is whether or not you think teachers are obligated to pause their curriculum plans in order to teach their students how to read and write? Obviously there are pros and cons to this situation, but I think the pros will outweigh the cons in the long run!

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