My Two Cents

The most recent issue of California Educator, published by the California Teachers Association, debates the idea of social promotion (passing students to the next grade, regardless of academic performance). The articles, though biased, give some good background to the issue at hand if you’re interested in reading further. In any case, some of Fresno Unified’s intervention programs were highlighted in the magazine, and it just so happens I was working for a literacy clinic teacher the day they dropped by to snap some photos at my school site. Fame—just one more perk of the glamorous lives of teachers.