I found out today that I have several students that have been told by their families that they will be home-schooled next year. I found this interesting and looked into some of the reasons why.
I heard the following explanations...
My parents are worried about safety.
My parents need me home to watch the babies.
I got into too much trouble at school this year.
My parents don't like all of the testing.
We might move mid-year so my parents think this will be easier.
I have no friends, so what's the difference?
Needless to say, there are quite the array of reasons. I am not sure how I feel about them all. I am most concerned, for obvious reasons, for the last student. I want to know if there is more to this story.
Some of these students will or should be going into High School, some into 8th grade.
I completed my conversation with each one by asking if they were planning on going to college. Every one was very sure that they will be going on to a four year college and create a professional life for themselves.
After these conversations, I felt somewhat cheated. Cheated out of their education. I hope for the best. I wish they saw the value of staying in our school or school system. I realize it is not mine to question beyond what I already have. I look forward to hearing about their progress...
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
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