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Phoenix61

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6. Retention absolutely can help.

Reply to mainstreetonce (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 11, 2019, 11:56 AM

Aug 2019

Every school system has a cut off date for starting school. There is a large developmental difference between a child who just turned 5 and one who is almost 6. Not to mention individual differences. Promoting a child into a situation where they are guaranteed to fail is cruel. Also, most children like being the oldest, the one who knows the ropes etc.

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What will happen to 3rd graders who can't read at grade level under new Michigan law? [View all] TexasTowelie Aug 2019 OP

Very wrong mainstreetonce Aug 2019 #1

How will promoting them be helpful when they can't do the work because they can't read? lark Aug 2019 #2

They need the remedial help mainstreetonce Aug 2019 #3

That is not at all what I said. lark Aug 2019 #4

The earlier they are held back,the better. First grade is the best. virgogal Aug 2019 #5

Retention absolutely can help. Phoenix61 Aug 2019 #6

Oh that is true mainstreetonce Aug 2019 #7