IS: Assignment For School Parents
As a new school year begins, things are anything but old school. Teachers will likely have more students, more tests to grade - and less time for one-on-one attention. Bus routes may be more circuitous and less convenient. Field trips? Don't get your hopes up. After two years of budget cuts, this is the school year when reality hits. It's too early to gauge the effects. After all, classes are starting today in Boise and will start Monday in Meridian, while Nampa begins its second week of school today. Meanwhile, Idaho's colleges and universities have just started fall semester. However, it is high time to issue a challenge - or assign some homework/Idaho Statesman Editorial Board. More here.
Question: How involved are you with your children's education and with helping out in your children's schools?