Repost: Interview of teacher, Ashley Mauldin

This response caught my eye because I am from Pennsylvania and was educated in the public school systems. I was not aware of the requirements for “lesson plans to be in a specific format and meet specific goals and objectives”. Also surprising from the interview conclusions is the lack of use of current technology such as email. Since letters from the teacher to a parent do not always make it home, I wonder if teachers have turned to emailing parents to create an easier way to keep them informed. For instance, sending midterm grades to inform the parents of the child’s progress in school before receiving a final report card.