Grade Expectations: 7 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants You to Know This Year

The pencils are sharpened, the notebook paper bought, the folders labeled. It's that time of year again. As a parent and an educator, I've experienced both the 'Woo Hoo, it's the most wonderful time of the year' side and the 'Sigh, it's time to go back to work' side. I'm fortunate in that I have a glimpse into both worlds. At this time, as we head back to school, I'm going to tell you what your kids' teachers would like you to know. -By Dawn Meehan

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