For You Michigan!—You Are WRONG about Retention!
There are some issues, like the loss of recess and retention of third graders, that make no sense at all. I can sometimes understand mistakes, attribute them to people being clueless, but when it comes to retention the research is there. Anyone who knows how to read and puts some time into it will learn there is no point in using retention. It’s harmful to children.
Following Michigan, the education news the last few days has been like riding a roller coaster.
The good news:
Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is leading a special education task force and the wonderful Marcie Lipsitt who has been a tireless advocate for the rights of students with disabilities was one of the people selected to serve. That’s wonderful news!
But it doesn’t make sense that Michigan legislators turn around and pass a bill to retain their third graders who have difficulty reading. The bill also calls for literacy coaches to assist students when they have difficulties, but is there any reason For You Michigan!—You Are WRONG about Retention!:
