I do not feel that we are truly creating
student burnout. I say this because if we
do not prepare our 3rd graders, by making
sure that they have the basics, then we
will harm them more much than just burning
them out. Their success in the upcoming
years is very dependent on whether or not
they have the basic skills. Without the
basics they will not be able to process or
comprehend what is going to be taught to
them.

Regina Hartsuck, holinessusa@cs.com,
2/06/02