[summer]

I spent two years as a sub in our suburban district. Boy, did I learn a lot!!

I would recommend that ALL reporters who work on education stories do this at least! They would learn a lot!

What a great suggestion. Thanks, Miss Marple. And, good for you, for subbing!

[Theodore R.]

All these problems in schools are NOT new. They have been with us at least 32 years. I know for my first year in the classroom was 1970-71, which seems so long ago now. And one thing about teaching: it NEVER changes -- always the same ol' same ol'. Don't say that's an attitude problem on my part. You wouldn't think so if you have been in a classroom for any length of time with a plethora of "slow learners."