Readings for September 24

I would definitely have to agree with Alan C. Jones' opinion about the standards in schools across the U.S. Teachers that enjoy teaching and find passion in it everyday have many more important things to worry about within a seven hour day than increasing the standards in their classrooms. I also read in the standard's write-up that textbooks are part of the standards. I remember when I was in grade school many teachers would complain how the book's way of doing things is a lot more intense, etc. For example, I remember word problems or math problems that were demonstrated in the textbook, the teacher would have an easier way of approaching it. Back to my opinion, I think that the standards should be a little less harsh and the curriculum should be more focused towards students and their capabilities to learn.