Teachers reflect on changes in schools, education over years - Life - The Modesto Bee:
"Landes didn't used to be so connected with his students — another change he believes schools have seen in the past 20 or so years. Teachers are starting to care more about their students on a personal level and are striving to connect with them and provide more encouragement instead of remaining detached. Landes couldn't be happier about this development and hopes kids will come to school with more positive attitudes and willingness to learn.
On the other hand, he also has experienced a decline in parental involvement with their children's education. Few parents come to back-to-school nights. For instance, if Landes has a class of 40 students, only about five parents usually show up, he said. He'd really like to see parents get more involved with schools."
"Landes didn't used to be so connected with his students — another change he believes schools have seen in the past 20 or so years. Teachers are starting to care more about their students on a personal level and are striving to connect with them and provide more encouragement instead of remaining detached. Landes couldn't be happier about this development and hopes kids will come to school with more positive attitudes and willingness to learn.
On the other hand, he also has experienced a decline in parental involvement with their children's education. Few parents come to back-to-school nights. For instance, if Landes has a class of 40 students, only about five parents usually show up, he said. He'd really like to see parents get more involved with schools."