Chapter 15 reflection

"You come from all nations, from all ethnic groups, as a boy or a girl. You are from rich families and poor families. You've seen parents divorce, siblings leave home, and grandparents die. You speak many languages. You go to school in small towns and large cities."

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It is imperative for educators not to stereotype struggling readers. Also, since all struggling readers are different, educators should have a variety of tool to help.

"We wonder how we can convince you that a single state-mandated test is important when you've arrived at school fearful of failure or hungry or saddened by another night of loneliness. We question how to attend to individual needs when each year classes are more crowded. We ask how to grow as professional when districts continually restrict the number of days we can attend local, state, and national conferences." 

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While education is essential, sometimes a student's home-life has added stress or lack of necessities. It is important to realize that a student has a life outside of academics. Although a teacher must respect a child's privacy, the classroom should have a safe welcoming atmosphere.